967 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199536283
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 July 2008
Description
Mr. Dombey's idealistic vision of his "Dombey and Son" shipping firm rests on the shoulders of his delicate son Paul. However, when the firm faces ruin, and Dombey's second marriage ends in disaster, it is his devoted daughter Florence, unloved an...
Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%
funny 40%
dark 25%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 34%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexism, Slavery
967 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199536283
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 July 2008
Description
Mr. Dombey's idealistic vision of his "Dombey and Son" shipping firm rests on the shoulders of his delicate son Paul. However, when the firm faces ruin, and Dombey's second marriage ends in disaster, it is his devoted daughter Florence, unloved an...
Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%
funny 40%
dark 25%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 34%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexism, Slavery