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736 pages • first pub 1840 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141199580
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Penguin English Library Edition of The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens 'But what added most to the grotesque expression of his face, was a ghastly smile, which, appearing to be the mere result of habit and to have no connexion with any m...
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
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Ableism, Mental illness, AddictionModerate
Child death, Alcoholism, Emotional abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Medical content736 pages • first pub 1840 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141199580
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Penguin English Library Edition of The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens 'But what added most to the grotesque expression of his face, was a ghastly smile, which, appearing to be the mere result of habit and to have no connexion with any m...
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