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A review by narcolepticbadger
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
3.0
3.5 stars.
"If you're an eel, sir, conduct yourself like one. If you're a man, control your limbs! Good God!" said my aunt, with great indignation, "I am not going to be serpentined and corkscrewed out of my senses!"
Full of what you expect from Dickens -- memorable characters and vivid descriptions of the world they inhabit, by turns full of humor and touching, and all wonderfully written. I loved Betsey Trotwood (an icon!), Agnes, and the Peggottys, and many moments throughout + the last few chapters are excellent; however, there were also long/frequent stretches that felt like a slog to get through, keeping this from being a personal favorite.
"If you're an eel, sir, conduct yourself like one. If you're a man, control your limbs! Good God!" said my aunt, with great indignation, "I am not going to be serpentined and corkscrewed out of my senses!"
Full of what you expect from Dickens -- memorable characters and vivid descriptions of the world they inhabit, by turns full of humor and touching, and all wonderfully written. I loved Betsey Trotwood (an icon!), Agnes, and the Peggottys, and many moments throughout + the last few chapters are excellent; however, there were also long/frequent stretches that felt like a slog to get through, keeping this from being a personal favorite.