A review by hwestenhofer
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

3.0

This was a feat to read, and it is a feat of a novel. I read this book in a very fragmented way and entirely accompanied by an audiobook. Having now read three of Dickens's novels, I profoundly understand his place in English literature, specifically pertaining to the history of the novel. While I am not a fan of his writing itself, that does not negate the fact that I partake in some enjoyment from these works and find them incredibly compelling to analyze and research. After reading this book, I reject the argument that his works could be shorter because, if you removed certain things, the story may remain in tact, but the novel--especially one labeled as a Dickens novel--depreciates. Some characters and scenes in this book I enjoyed, but overall this novel is not exactly my cup of tea per se; however, I do recommend this book in the context of reading important works in the history of the novel (or if you like Victorian literature or Dickens, of course).