The Chimes by Charles Dickens

The Chimes

The Christmas Books #2

Charles Dickens

116 pages • first pub 1844 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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"The Chimes" is Charles Dickens 1844 novella that concerns the disillusionment of Toby "Trotty" Veck, a poor working-class man. When Trotty has lost his faith in Humanity and believes that his poverty is the result of his unworthiness he is visite...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,102 reviews

Moods

emotional 58%
reflective 52%
dark 48%
sad 35%
hopeful 31%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 18%
challenging 17%
adventurous 7%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
informative 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 34%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.1

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