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tariana's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
No doubt Dickens was one of the greatest authors of English literature, and no doubt David Copperfield was his masterpiece. The book brings up with naturalism discussions about topics, as feminism, classism, under employment, and public policies, that are still relevant today, which demonstrates how ahead of his time Dickens was (or how behind on those topics society still is).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Classism
thewillowwood's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I think this is a good book overall, but I think the format of the book as a whole novel doesn’t do it any favours. One can tell that this was meant to be read over various instalments, more like an episodic thing than one concise novel. in order to finish this book in a timely manner I had to force my way through it, and I believe I would have enjoyed it more over a longer period of time. An interesting book, but be warned that it is an investment of time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Infertility, Racism, Slavery, Antisemitism, Pregnancy, and Colonisation
nanc_282's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Like many people, I returned to David Copperfield because of Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead. I first read this story as a teenager but enjoyed it much more on this return visit. I loved the first person narration and found the book much funnier than I expected. As with most Victorian novels, the culture of the time is reflected and the languages used to describe people is often prejudicial read today. However, the character of Copperfield does challenge many of the values of the time for example, by questioning the treatment of women of the effectiveness of the prison system.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Mental illness