The Old Curiosity Shop Vol. II by Charles Dickens

The Old Curiosity Shop Vol. II

Charles Dickens

219 pages first pub 1840 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional sad slow-paced
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The Old Curiosity Shop was an instant success on publication, containing some of Dickens's most characteristic pathos as well as a striking attack on compulsive gambling.

Community Reviews

3.56
based on 1,601 reviews

Moods

sad: 61%

emotional: 55%

dark: 41%

adventurous: 37%

challenging: 31%

reflective: 28%

funny: 21%

mysterious: 18%

tense: 14%

hopeful: 13%

lighthearted: 7%

inspiring: 6%

relaxing: 3%

informative: 1%


Pace

1% of readers chose fast
22% of readers chose medium
75% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

67% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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