A review by thebiasedbibliophile
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

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

5.0

Classics have always been a hit or a miss for me, but I absolutely loved Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. I actually listened to the audiobook, and I flew through it. Afterwards, I was surprised to see that it is a longer book because I was completely immersed in the novel. 

I loved the themes throughout the book, particularly those of generosity and kindness. I thought the plot made sense, and didn’t seem too far-fetched, but was still filled with hardships. I also watched the 1922 movie, and found the book to be far superior, as the movie left out important details. 

Similarly, Dickens’ writing made the novel truly stand out. While I can see how some readers might find it a little slow, I think the writing made up for the slower pace. On top of that, I think many slow-paced books get a bad rap, and although I usually prefer fast-paced novels, a well-written slow-paced one will always have a place on my bookshelf. 

As a whole, I was very pleasantly surprised by Oliver Twist, and I’m hoping to read more by Dickens soon!