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The Battle of Life by Charles Dickens

calalo's review against another edition

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2.0

Me encantó la primera parte , la descripción de el campo de batalla que conjunga la sangre y sufrimiento con la naturaleza.

blvaillancourt's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

rosekk's review against another edition

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3.0

This story has restored my faith in Dickens once more, as the last one damaged it. I still can't quite get behind the surreal characterization of some of the characters, but otherwise I enjoyed the story.

kirstysbookishworld's review against another edition

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3.0

Not entirely sure how this is a Christmas story but I do find that I enjoyed the characters and the story made more sense than the others of this collection and I’m glad to have read it

gilljames's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

As ever Charles Dickens bring us a good story with a pleasing outcome. His characters ate exceedingly well drawn and he uses dialogue skillfully to move the story forward and make the characters seem genuine. A good read indeed. If there is any fault it is that it all a little too predictable. 

theaudioauditor's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

wshier's review against another edition

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3.0

The fourth Dickens "Christmas book" that has very little to do with Christmas. They decorate the house with holly and mention that it is "near", but that is about it. 3 stars primarily for the very funny descriptions of the clumsy but loveable servant, Clemency Newcome, and the lawyers, Snitchey and Craggs. However, that may be generous. I felt its un-Dickens-like brevity was an act of mercy.

literarianist's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5/5

toloveisdestroy's review against another edition

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5.0

Another beautiful tale filled with equally beautiful illustrations. Honestly worth every second.

cinephilegirl_'s review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective tense 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? It's complicated

3.5