Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens

Martin Chuzzlewit

Charles Dickens

620 pages • first pub 1844 (view editions)

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Martin Chuzzlewit is ideal for readers who appreciate classic literature with sharp social satire, complex moral dilemmas, and darkly comedic characters, all delivered through Dickens's signature blend of wit and intricate storytelling.

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Old Martin Chuzzlewit has heaps of money that has never brought him anything but misery. Estranged from his grandson and namesake, when word gets out that he is ill, he finds himself surrounded by a throng of relatives that he despises, all hoping...

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Community Reviews

3.63
based on 831 reviews

Moods

funny: 65%

adventurous: 50%

mysterious: 36%

challenging: 31%

lighthearted: 29%

reflective: 27%

emotional: 25%

hopeful: 22%

dark: 20%

tense: 13%

relaxing: 9%

sad: 9%

inspiring: 6%

informative: 2%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
30% of readers chose medium
67% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

19% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
19% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

78% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

85% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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