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lillygabriella's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
So, if like me you have only seen movie versions, know that there was a lot of serious character rehabilitation performed in all of the movies, especially where Fagin, Nancy, and Jack Dawkins aka The Artful Dodger are concerned.
Other than that, it is pretty standard for a nineteenth century novel: Never use one word when fifty will do. Clearly the man was paid by the word. And was in this work definitely on the side of Nature over Nurture.
I'm glad I read it. It's good to know how the classics actually go.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Classism
chimwemwe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Domestic abuse
Minor: Sexism and Antisemitism
mpbookreviews's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Antisemitism, Death of parent, and Murder
matt_needs_medicating's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, and Antisemitism
sword_spider's review against another edition
This book (figuratively, and literally as there is also animal abuse) really, really enjoys kicking a dog when it's down. I got to the end of chapter 15 and could bear no more.
To Dickens' credit however, I will say that the world and scene-painting were very rich. He creates fascinating characters and his writing is extraordinarily witty. There was also seat-edging suspense. I find it unfortunate to have to put the book down.
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Child abuse
timmytunter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, and Antisemitism
the_bookwormhole_'s review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Mental illness, and Blood
belou's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Misogyny, and Violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
mnasadoo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Violence, and Antisemitism
littleredherring's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation