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672 pages • first pub 1853 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486812465
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 19 April 2017
Description
Dickens' grandest, most virtuosic achievement, Bleak House combines two tales: the story of wealthy Lady Dedlock, recounted in the third person, and that of penniless Esther Summerson, told in her own words. The haughty noblewoman and the orphan a...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,283 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
dark 48%
challenging 47%
reflective 34%
sad 32%
funny 28%
hopeful 17%
tense 16%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 7%
informative 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 26% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Death of parentModerate
Suicide, Mental illness, RacismMinor
Antisemitism, Drug abuse, Drug use
672 pages • first pub 1853 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486812465
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 19 April 2017
Description
Dickens' grandest, most virtuosic achievement, Bleak House combines two tales: the story of wealthy Lady Dedlock, recounted in the third person, and that of penniless Esther Summerson, told in her own words. The haughty noblewoman and the orphan a...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,283 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
dark 48%
challenging 47%
reflective 34%
sad 32%
funny 28%
hopeful 17%
tense 16%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 7%
informative 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 26% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Death of parentModerate
Suicide, Mental illness, RacismMinor
Antisemitism, Drug abuse, Drug use