406 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199536238
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 July 2008
Description
Dickens' second historical novel, which he considered "the best story I have written," provides a highly-charged examination of human suffering and human sacrifice. Private experience and public history paralled one another as the political activi...
Community Reviews Summary of 28,425 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
challenging 50%
sad 45%
tense 41%
reflective 37%
adventurous 29%
mysterious 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 11%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 35% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Confinement, Blood, Mental illnessMinor
Death of parent, Child death, Rape
406 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199536238
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 July 2008
Description
Dickens' second historical novel, which he considered "the best story I have written," provides a highly-charged examination of human suffering and human sacrifice. Private experience and public history paralled one another as the political activi...
Community Reviews Summary of 28,425 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
challenging 50%
sad 45%
tense 41%
reflective 37%
adventurous 29%
mysterious 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 11%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 35% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Confinement, Blood, Mental illnessMinor
Death of parent, Child death, Rape