912 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812967432
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 08 April 2003
Description
Dombey and Son, Charles Dickens's story of a powerful man whose callous neglect of his family triggers his professional and personal downfall, showcases the author's gift for vivid characterization and unfailingly realistic description. As Jonatha...
Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%
funny 40%
dark 25%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 34%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexism, Slavery912 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812967432
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 08 April 2003
Description
Dombey and Son, Charles Dickens's story of a powerful man whose callous neglect of his family triggers his professional and personal downfall, showcases the author's gift for vivid characterization and unfailingly realistic description. As Jonatha...
Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%
funny 40%
dark 25%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 34%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexism, Slavery