Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens

Barnaby Rudge

Charles Dickens

768 pages first pub 1841 (editions)

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'One of Dickens' most neglected, but most rewarding, novels' Peter Ackroyd Charles Dickens's Barnaby Rudge is a vivid portrait of London's descent into anarchy, where 'King Mob' rules the streets, and innocent lives are swept up in the chaos. Set ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews

Moods

dark 67%
tense 55%
adventurous 53%
mysterious 50%
emotional 48%
funny 32%
sad 30%
reflective 28%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 28% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.6

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