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619 pages • first pub 1840 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538232
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 April 2009
Description
One of Dickens's most haunting and bizarre novels, The Old Curiosity Shop is the story of "Little Nell" and her persecution by the grotesque and lecherous Quilp. It is a shifting kaleidoscope of events and characters as the story reaches its tragi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,233 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
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Ableism, Mental illness, AddictionModerate
Child death, Alcoholism, Emotional abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Medical content619 pages • first pub 1840 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538232
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 April 2009
Description
One of Dickens's most haunting and bizarre novels, The Old Curiosity Shop is the story of "Little Nell" and her persecution by the grotesque and lecherous Quilp. It is a shifting kaleidoscope of events and characters as the story reaches its tragi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,233 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Mental illness, AddictionModerate
Child death, Alcoholism, Emotional abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Medical content