Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

Charles Dickens with Hablot Knight Browne (Illustrator)

992 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Mr. Dombey's idealistic vision of his "Dombey and Son" shipping firm rests on the shoulders of his delicate son Paul. However, when the firm faces ruin, and Dombey's second marriage ends in disaster, it is his devoted daughter Florence, unloved an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 742 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
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

slow 77%
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

3.81

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