The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Charles Dickens

fiction classics mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

262 pages | first published 1870

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The novel begins as John Jasper leaves a London opium den. The next evening, Edwin Drood visits Jasper, who is the choirmaster at Cloisterham Cathedral. Edwin confides that he has misgivings about his betrothal to Rosa Bud. The next day, Edwin vis...
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Summary of 549 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 71%
tense 33%
adventurous 19%
challenging 19%
reflective 19%
funny 9%
emotional 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 30%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 25% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.43

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