The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Charles Dickens

396 pages first pub 1870 (editions)

fiction classics mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

1890. With illustrations. Dickens, English novelist, is considered by many to be the greatest of his country. His works were known to indict society's mistreatment and abuse of the poor, especially children. Dickens died before completing this nov...

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Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 65%
adventurous 31%
tense 28%
reflective 18%
challenging 15%
funny 12%
emotional 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 27%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 26% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 32% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.44

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