The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

701 pages first pub 1837 (editions)

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The Pickwick Papers , Dickens' first novel, is widely regarded as the most famous of all pre-Victorian novels. Originally serialized in monthly instalments, its sales reached 40,000 copies by the fifteenth number. In the almost 160 years since the...

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Moods

funny 92%
lighthearted 81%
adventurous 45%
relaxing 21%
reflective 19%
hopeful 15%
challenging 11%
emotional 9%
inspiring 8%
informative 4%
sad 4%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 38%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 38% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 32% | 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%

Average rating

3.64

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