The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens

The Old Curiosity Shop

Charles Dickens

390 pages first pub 1840 (editions)

fiction classics challenging slow-paced

Description

The Old Curiosity Shop is a novel by Charles Dickens. The plot follows the life of Nell Trent and her grandfather, both residents of The Old Curiosity Shop in London. The Old Curiosity Shop was one of two novels (the other being Barnaby Rudge) whi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 884 reviews

Moods

sad 59%
emotional 54%
dark 45%
adventurous 42%
challenging 29%
reflective 26%
funny 19%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 19%
tense 17%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 38% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.53

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