Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens

Barnaby Rudge

Charles Dickens with Phiz (Illustrator), John Bowen

744 pages • first pub 1841 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Set against the backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780, Charles Dickens's novel Barnaby Rudge is a story of mystery and suspense which begins with an unsolved double murder and goes on to involve conspiracy, blackmail, abduction and retribution. Thr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 378 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
adventurous 58%
tense 58%
emotional 48%
mysterious 48%
funny 34%
sad 32%
challenging 27%
reflective 27%
informative 25%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 27% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.61

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