Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens

Martin Chuzzlewit

Charles Dickens

620 pages • first pub 1844 (editions)

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Description

Old Martin Chuzzlewit has heaps of money that has never brought him anything but misery. Estranged from his grandson and namesake, when word gets out that he is ill, he finds himself surrounded by a throng of relatives that he despises, all hoping...

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Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews

Moods

funny 64%
adventurous 48%
lighthearted 40%
mysterious 32%
reflective 32%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
hopeful 20%
emotional 16%
sad 16%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 29%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 19% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.65

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