A review by violetturtledove
Miscellaneous Papers by Charles Dickens

informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

3.0

I'm really not sure how to review this one! Dickens is one of those writers who feels 'untouchable', clearly he was very clever and knew what his audience at the time wanted. For a modern reader this collection of satirical pieces/angry letters to newspapers feels a bit impenetrable. There is certainly humour, but it's very dry and is probably if you're familiar with the events of the time. It's definitely an interesting snapshot of the daily politics and opinions of Dickens life.

I think a modern annotated edition would be interesting - with each piece accompanied by a chapter on the historical or political topics it concerns. Maybe one exists and one day I will read it but for now I feel like I've at least read an interesting historical document, even if it wasn't the most enjoyable read.