A review by wshier
The Battle of Life by Charles Dickens

3.0

The fourth Dickens "Christmas book" that has very little to do with Christmas. They decorate the house with holly and mention that it is "near", but that is about it. 3 stars primarily for the very funny descriptions of the clumsy but loveable servant, Clemency Newcome, and the lawyers, Snitchey and Craggs. However, that may be generous. I felt its un-Dickens-like brevity was an act of mercy.