blueyorkie 's review for:

The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
4.0

Mr Pickwick is a philosopher. This fact is what Dickens calls him, who seems to imprint his thoughts on the philosopher's actions.
He attacked several institutions or customs of England in the 1830s in this book of "gentlemen" (esquires).
- It is a concrete indictment against the prisons for English debts, although one can circulate freely with women and children. But wealthy prisoners are well off, and the poor can starve without mercy.
In Volume III, Dickens also shows the advantage of forgiveness and the philosopher's help over Miss Bardell over blind vengeance.
- Finally, he shows Winkle, an uncompromising father, that marriages of love, even with little money, bring more happiness to everyone than arranged marriages at that time.
But there are some earthy passages, such as a Paris duel, which, as we know, the English are fond of;
one will also notice the versatility towards "the good side" of the characters when, on many occasions of annoyance, the gentlemen who respect themselves must avoid the worst: it generally ends in an invitation to drink, in the joy and good humor!
I want to point out Sam's character, Pickwick's servant, who has a great personality, a lot of humor, and a great bond with his coachman father and master Pickwick.
Finally, there are the Pickwickians, young men a little lost that our philosopher protects. This one is delighted when they manage to fly off on their own.
I found volume III much more lively and enjoyable because Dickens has finally found his "cruising speed"!