Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

Our Mutual Friend

Charles Dickens

822 pages • first pub 1865 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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The author of How to Be Good and High Fidelity contributes an introduction to this classic--a sophisticated mystery, a love story, and a tale of the corruptive power of wealth John Harmon returns to England after years in exile to claim his inheri...

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Moods

mysterious 67%
challenging 57%
funny 48%
dark 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 39%
tense 20%
sad 18%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 78% | Plot: 13% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.99

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