A review by musicsaves
Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens

5.0

FIRST LINE REVIEW: "There once lived, in a sequestered part of the county of Devonshire, one Mr. Godfrey Nickleby: a worthy gentleman, who, taking it into his head rather late in life that he must get married, and not being young enough or rich enough to aspire to the hand of a lady of fortune, had wedded an old flame out of mere attachment, who in her turn had taken him for the same reason." Oh, Dickens, how I love thee! Like an old flame that I don't return to often enough, you are so comforting and surprising. This massive novel thoroughly delighted me on every level. I didn't want it to end (which is always a good sign, especially for someone who reads as much as I do!). Heartbreaking, delightfully humorous and oh-so romantic! A great way to spend my winter break!