Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

Charles Dickens with Jonathan Lethem

880 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Dombey and Son, Charles Dickens’s story of a powerful man whose callous neglect of his family triggers his professional and personal downfall, showcases the author’s gift for vivid characterization and unfailingly realistic description. As Jonatha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 466 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
hopeful 58%
reflective 58%
sad 45%
funny 41%
challenging 29%
dark 20%
tense 20%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 8%
informative 4%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 35%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.81

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