A review by mjhj888
Bleak House by Charles Dickens

challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

I feel like the book is so long, the first half and second half deserve different star ratings. The first half was a real slog. I struggled to keep up with the characters and any sort of overarching plot. But it definitely picked up in the back half, and I think my overall reading experience was positive. I wasn't a huge fan as Esther as a narrator. She was a little too goody goody for me. But I definitely enjoyed the murder mystery element with Mr. Bucket and Lady Dedlock, and I thought Dickens wrapped up things up well...except for that ending...