The Chimes by Charles Dickens

The Chimes

The Christmas Books #2

Charles Dickens

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Description

The story of Trotty Veck, a poor ticket porter, whose outlook is changed from despair to hope by the spirits of the chimes on New Year's Eve. Newly designed and typeset for modern readers by Waking Lion Press.

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Moods

emotional 53%
reflective 51%
dark 46%
hopeful 31%
sad 31%
mysterious 19%
challenging 17%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 30%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.12

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