Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens

Little Dorrit

Charles Dickens

985 pages first pub 1855 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging emotional slow-paced
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A novel of serendipity, of fortunes won and lost, and of the spectre of imprisonment that hangs over all aspects of Victorian society When Arthur Clennam returns to England after many years abroad, he takes a kindly interest in Amy Dorrit, his mot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,916 reviews

Moods

emotional 53%
reflective 47%
challenging 43%
mysterious 34%
funny 28%
dark 26%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 21%
sad 21%
inspiring 17%
tense 11%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 16%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 27% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.89

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