Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens

Martin Chuzzlewit

Charles Dickens with Phiz (Illustrator), Patricia Ingham

830 pages • first pub 1844 (editions)

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Martin Chuzzlewit is ideal for readers who appreciate classic literature with sharp social satire, complex moral dilemmas, and darkly comedic characters, all delivered through Dickens's signature blend of wit and intricate storytelling.

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While writing Martin Chuzzlewit - his sixth novel - Dickens declared it 'immeasurably the best of my stories.' He was already famous as the author of The Pickwick Papers and Oliver Twist. Set partly in America, which Dickens had visited in 1842, t...

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Community Reviews

3.63
based on 828 reviews

Moods

funny: 64%

adventurous: 47%

mysterious: 35%

challenging: 33%

lighthearted: 30%

reflective: 28%

hopeful: 23%

emotional: 21%

dark: 19%

relaxing: 9%

sad: 9%

tense: 9%

inspiring: 7%

informative: 2%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
27% of readers chose medium
70% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
58% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

79% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

85% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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