The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

751 pages first pub 1837 (editions)

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With an Introduction and Notes by David Ellis, University of Kent at Canterbury. With Illustrations by R.Seymour, R.W. Buss and Hablot K. Browne (Phiz).The Pickwick Papers is Dickens' first novel and widely regarded as one of the major classics of...

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Moods

funny 92%
lighthearted 80%
adventurous 45%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%
hopeful 15%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
inspiring 8%
informative 4%
sad 4%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 38%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 38% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

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3.64

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