Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens

fiction classics adventurous dark sad slow-paced

548 pages | first published 1838

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In an orphanage in Victorian England, Oliver Twist survives among his companions in misfortune. fed poorly operated, it is placed in a funeral parlor where, again, he only knows deprivation and abuse. Oliver endures all, until a provocation too pu...
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Summary of 12532 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
adventurous 54%
sad 49%
emotional 46%
mysterious 29%
tense 26%
hopeful 24%
challenging 23%
reflective 19%
funny 15%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 26% | Character: 25% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.62

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