The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens

The Old Curiosity Shop

Charles Dickens

564 pages first pub 1840 (editions)

fiction classics challenging slow-paced
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The Old Curiosity Shop tells the story of Nell Trent, a beautiful and virtuous young girl of "not quite fourteen". An orphan, she lives with her maternal grandfather (whose name is never revealed) in his shop of odds and ends. But when they are un...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,233 reviews

Moods

sad 55%
emotional 54%
adventurous 41%
dark 40%
challenging 31%
reflective 26%
funny 20%
mysterious 17%
tense 17%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 19%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.53

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