Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens

Nicholas Nickleby

Charles Dickens

784 pages first pub 1838 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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With the sudden death of their father, the penniless Nicklebys are forced to leave the comfort of their Devonshire estate and seek refuge in London with a duplicitous relative. Ruthless businessman Ralph Nickleby loathes his relations on sight and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,878 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
funny 62%
adventurous 61%
dark 35%
sad 35%
hopeful 30%
reflective 23%
challenging 22%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 20%
tense 16%
inspiring 12%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 33%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 27% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.79

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