A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

108 pages first pub 1843 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Description

Charles Dickens was born in 1812 near Portsmouth where his father was a clerk in the navy pay office. The family moved to London in 1823, but their fortunes were severely impaired. Dickens was sent to work in a blacking-warehouse when his father w...

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Moods

reflective 68%
hopeful 64%
inspiring 56%
emotional 46%
lighthearted 22%
dark 19%
mysterious 16%
adventurous 15%
funny 15%
sad 11%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 4%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 40%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 99%

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3.94

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