Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

Charles Dickens with Hablot Knight Browne (Illustrator)

992 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Mr. Dombey's idealistic vision of his "Dombey and Son" shipping firm rests on the shoulders of his delicate son Paul. However, when the firm faces ruin, and Dombey's second marriage ends in disaster, it is his devoted daughter Florence, unloved an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 563 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 61%
sad 52%
hopeful 50%
funny 41%
dark 23%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.8

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