Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens

Barnaby Rudge

Charles Dickens

768 pages • first pub 1841 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

'One of Dickens' most neglected, but most rewarding, novels' Peter Ackroyd Charles Dickens's Barnaby Rudge is a vivid portrait of London's descent into anarchy, where 'King Mob' rules the streets, and innocent lives are swept up in the chaos. Set ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 309 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
tense 60%
adventurous 53%
mysterious 50%
emotional 46%
funny 39%
informative 32%
reflective 32%
sad 32%
challenging 28%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 32% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.58

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