878 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099540823
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
London in the 1840s worships money at the expense of love. Mr Dombey pins all his hopes and affections on his son, Paul, and cruelly neglects his loving daughter, Florence. This novel charts Dombey's progress, through tragedy to enlightenment.
Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%
funny 40%
dark 25%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 34%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexism, Slavery878 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099540823
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
London in the 1840s worships money at the expense of love. Mr Dombey pins all his hopes and affections on his son, Paul, and cruelly neglects his loving daughter, Florence. This novel charts Dombey's progress, through tragedy to enlightenment.
Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%
funny 40%
dark 25%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 34%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexism, Slavery