Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens

Little Dorrit

Charles Dickens

36 hours, 9 minutes • first pub 1855 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

William Dorrit has been a resident of the Marshalsea debtors prison for so many years that he has gained a nickname-The Father of the Marshalsea. His suffering is eased by his close bond with his youngest daughter Amy, also known as Little Dorrit....

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,533 reviews

Moods

emotional 54%
reflective 45%
challenging 40%
funny 29%
mysterious 29%
hopeful 27%
dark 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 13%
tense 11%
lighthearted 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 15%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 22% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.89

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