A review by beachy123
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens

emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was made to study Dickens for A level and vowed never to return. However, some forty years later I picked up The Old Curiosity Shop and really enjoyed it. I am told that this isn’t his best novel so I am looking forward to reading some more.