David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

David Copperfield

Charles Dickens

fiction classics literary emotional funny reflective slow-paced

734 pages | first published 1850

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Now a grown man, David Copperfield tells the story of his youth. As a young boy, he lives happily with his mother and his nurse, Peggotty. His father died before he was born. During David's early childhood, his mother marries the violent Mr. Murds...
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Summary of 6503 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
reflective 50%
funny 49%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 32%
sad 28%
challenging 27%
lighthearted 24%
inspiring 19%
dark 14%
relaxing 10%
tense 7%
mysterious 6%
informative 4%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 24%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.84

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