12 hours • first pub 1854 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Librivox
Publication date: 19 September 2011
Description
Charles Dickens' 1854 novel opens with the philosophy of education espoused by the eminently practical Mr. Gradgrind, who prizes "facts and calculations." He raises his children, most prominently Louisa and Tom, to eschew imagination and emotion a...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,590 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
dark 32%
sad 32%
emotional 25%
funny 20%
informative 14%
tense 12%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal crueltyModerate
Death, Death of parentMinor
Animal death
12 hours • first pub 1854 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Librivox
Publication date: 19 September 2011
Description
Charles Dickens' 1854 novel opens with the philosophy of education espoused by the eminently practical Mr. Gradgrind, who prizes "facts and calculations." He raises his children, most prominently Louisa and Tom, to eschew imagination and emotion a...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,590 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
dark 32%
sad 32%
emotional 25%
funny 20%
informative 14%
tense 12%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal crueltyModerate
Death, Death of parentMinor
Animal death