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775 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316007030
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 08 February 2010
Description
On June 9, 1865, while traveling by train to London with his secret mistress, 53-year-old Charles Dickens -- at the height of his powers and popularity, the most famous and successful novelist in the world and perhaps in the history of the world -...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,132 reviews
Moods
mysterious 79%
tense 58%
challenging 31%
adventurous 27%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
reflective 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 21%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Body horror, AddictionModerate
Misogyny, Homophobia, Mental illnessMinor
Antisemitism, Domestic abuse
775 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316007030
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 08 February 2010
Description
On June 9, 1865, while traveling by train to London with his secret mistress, 53-year-old Charles Dickens -- at the height of his powers and popularity, the most famous and successful novelist in the world and perhaps in the history of the world -...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,132 reviews
Moods
mysterious 79%
tense 58%
challenging 31%
adventurous 27%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
reflective 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 21%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Body horror, AddictionModerate
Misogyny, Homophobia, Mental illnessMinor
Antisemitism, Domestic abuse