This...this wonderful book has to be my favourite Dickens....it seems to be less talked about than many of Dickens books and I have no idea why, it is marvellous. I was persuaded to read it by Katie, of the Books and Things YouTube channel. I am so glad I did.
I love that Edith was so strong and managed to do what she did...I relished in the evilness of Carker, the manager, Toots was a delight, captain Cutter was fantastic....such brilliant characters! If I had to say a less positive thing it would be that Florence, the main character was a trifle flimsy and ummm annoying..and the end was a trifle too well tied up ( I like a bit left unknown and not everyone needs to get married) but it is of no consequence.... all in all a really good read! Excellent.
I love Dickens for the slow and even rambling nature of his stories...it is something that we seem to have lost the time for in this faster paced world. But that slowness gives scope for such understanding of character and place.
Just as an aside...after reading Dickens I do find myself seeing his characterisation in people I see out and about...and it makes me smile.