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A review by isobelline
The Old Curiosity Shop: A Tale by Charles Dickens
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The sentimental Dickens/The messy Dickens
At first, I really wasn't feeling it. I thought that it was going to be incredibly boring, but as I read further this story grew on me. And now, having finished it, I have to say that I really enjoyed it! The characters were so fun and interesting, there were a lot of endearing moments and touching scenes. However, it does feel kind of messy. Many elements that were introduced in the beginning are abandoned shortly after they are introduced (most notably, the narration by Master Humphrey). It's interesting that a novel called "The Old Curiosity Shop" featured surprisingly little of the titular shop. But it didn't diminish my enjoyment of this novel at all.
Kit is best boy.
At first, I really wasn't feeling it. I thought that it was going to be incredibly boring, but as I read further this story grew on me. And now, having finished it, I have to say that I really enjoyed it! The characters were so fun and interesting, there were a lot of endearing moments and touching scenes. However, it does feel kind of messy. Many elements that were introduced in the beginning are abandoned shortly after they are introduced (most notably, the narration by Master Humphrey). It's interesting that a novel called "The Old Curiosity Shop" featured surprisingly little of the titular shop. But it didn't diminish my enjoyment of this novel at all.
Kit is best boy.