Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens

Barnaby Rudge

Charles Dickens

864 pages • first pub 1841 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Set against the backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780, Charles Dickens's novel Barnaby Rudge is a story of mystery and suspense which begins with an unsolved double murder and goes on to involve conspiracy, blackmail, abduction and retribution. Thr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 294 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
tense 61%
adventurous 53%
mysterious 50%
emotional 46%
funny 34%
sad 34%
informative 30%
reflective 30%
challenging 26%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 34% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.58

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