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1004 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140435467
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 26 November 2002
Description
A darkly witty tale of two siblings' struggle to achieve happiness in the shadow of their father's pride To Paul Dombey, business is all and money can do anything. He runs his family life as he runs his firm: coldly, calculatingly and commercially...
Community Reviews Summary of 740 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 53%
hopeful 46%
funny 44%
dark 26%
challenging 22%
tense 18%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexism, Slavery
1004 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140435467
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 26 November 2002
Description
A darkly witty tale of two siblings' struggle to achieve happiness in the shadow of their father's pride To Paul Dombey, business is all and money can do anything. He runs his family life as he runs his firm: coldly, calculatingly and commercially...
Community Reviews Summary of 740 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 53%
hopeful 46%
funny 44%
dark 26%
challenging 22%
tense 18%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexism, Slavery