The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

728 pages first pub 1837 (editions)

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Description

Charles Dickens'ss first novel, "The Pickwick Papers" revolves around the novel's main character and founder of The Pickwick Club, Samuel Pickwick and his suggestion that he and other "Pickwickians" travel to locations outside of London and report...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,364 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
lighthearted 81%
adventurous 49%
reflective 21%
relaxing 21%
hopeful 17%
challenging 10%
emotional 9%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
sad 5%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 42%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 39% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.61

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