The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens

The Old Curiosity Shop

Charles Dickens

624 pages • first pub 1840 (editions)

fiction classics challenging slow-paced

Description

Charles Dickens's story of selfless Little Nell and her ailing grandfather and their persecution by the magnificently malignant villain Quilp has seized the imaginations and wrung the hearts of generations of readers. Dickens's talent was superab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 786 reviews

Moods

sad 51%
emotional 48%
adventurous 43%
dark 43%
challenging 31%
funny 24%
reflective 24%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 34% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.54

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