A review by catherinelodge
The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Deservedly a comic classic and a fascinating insight into the development of Dickens; you can see his grasp of the form expanding practically page by page.  This is easily my 5th or 6th reread and it won’t be the last