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Oliver Twist
by Charles Dickens
I've been wanting to read this book for quite some time, Charles Dickens is one of my favorite authors and Oliver is one of the most famous characters in literature. This is certainly not Dickens' best novel in my estimation, but it was certainly entertaining and standard for Dickens' narrative style-my favorite feature of his writing.
This story features Oliver, mostly. My biggest gripe with the story is that Oliver gets lost in his own story near the end. I believe this is mainly related to the fact that Oliver is generally boring. As likable and nice as he his, inspiring those who meet him to love him instantly. He is BORING-he ALWAYS does the right thing, ALWAYS has the best intentions, and ONLY has nice things to say about people. As a result, Dickens follows the thread of other characters, whose actions are instigated by Oliver.
The other characters are very engaging and gritty in true Dickens fashion, as is the London that he constructs. And the master story is very well constructed, the "big reveal" is exactly what I hoped for-everything ultimately fits together incredibly well, and the reader is rewarded with a cosmic justice that is generally available in Dickens' literature.
I recommend this book to all fans of Dickens', English literature, and those looking for a solid story that is well constructed. Though not Dickens' best novel, this is a solid read and an excellent novel.
This story features Oliver, mostly. My biggest gripe with the story is that Oliver gets lost in his own story near the end. I believe this is mainly related to the fact that Oliver is generally boring. As likable and nice as he his, inspiring those who meet him to love him instantly. He is BORING-he ALWAYS does the right thing, ALWAYS has the best intentions, and ONLY has nice things to say about people. As a result, Dickens follows the thread of other characters, whose actions are instigated by Oliver.
The other characters are very engaging and gritty in true Dickens fashion, as is the London that he constructs. And the master story is very well constructed, the "big reveal" is exactly what I hoped for-everything ultimately fits together incredibly well, and the reader is rewarded with a cosmic justice that is generally available in Dickens' literature.
I recommend this book to all fans of Dickens', English literature, and those looking for a solid story that is well constructed. Though not Dickens' best novel, this is a solid read and an excellent novel.