beatniksafari 's review for:

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

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I read this book slowly over many months to savor the language and the delightful characterizations. Although Dickens broaches many serious issues, from child labor to byzantine government systems to crushing loss, he intersperses many humorous moments throughout. I felt such affection for David and his loved ones - hard to pick my favorite, but it's probably Aunt Betsy - that after nearly 900 pages, I wanted more!