Le campane by Charles Dickens

100 pages first pub 1844 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

"The Chimes" is Charles Dickens 1844 novella that concerns the disillusionment of Toby "Trotty" Veck, a poor working-class man. When Trotty has lost his faith in Humanity and believes that his poverty is the result of his unworthiness he is visite...

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Community Reviews Summary of 727 reviews

Moods

emotional 52%
reflective 50%
dark 47%
sad 32%
hopeful 30%
challenging 17%
inspiring 17%
mysterious 17%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 30%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.11

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