The Chimes by Charles Dickens

The Chimes

The Christmas Books #2

Charles Dickens

90 pages • first pub 1844 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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The story of Trotty Veck, a poor ticket porter, whose outlook is changed from despair to hope by the spirits of the chimes on New Year's Eve. Newly designed and typeset for modern readers by Waking Lion Press.

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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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