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A review by mikezickar
Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger Jr.
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I had always heard of the Horatio Alger storyline of the "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" and wanted to read the original source.
I found this a delightful and easy to read story of Ragged Dick, a boot blacker ragamuffin who pulled himself out of poverty through a series of fortuitous events combined with a hard work ethic along with impressive integrity. The book was filled with lots of charmful humor. A fun read.
I found this a delightful and easy to read story of Ragged Dick, a boot blacker ragamuffin who pulled himself out of poverty through a series of fortuitous events combined with a hard work ethic along with impressive integrity. The book was filled with lots of charmful humor. A fun read.