Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

Charles Dickens

1004 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

A darkly witty tale of two siblings' struggle to achieve happiness in the shadow of their father's pride To Paul Dombey, business is all and money can do anything. He runs his family life as he runs his firm: coldly, calculatingly and commercially...

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Community Reviews Summary of 488 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
hopeful 55%
reflective 55%
sad 44%
funny 40%
challenging 29%
dark 22%
tense 18%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 11%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.81

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