Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens

Nicholas Nickleby

Charles Dickens with Mark Ford

817 pages first pub 1838 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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'I shall never regret doing as I have—never, if I starve or beg in consequence' When Nicholas Nickleby is left penniless after his father's death, he appeals to his wealthy uncle to help him find work and to protect his mother and sister. But...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,887 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
funny 62%
adventurous 61%
dark 34%
sad 34%
hopeful 30%
reflective 23%
challenging 22%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 19%
tense 16%
inspiring 12%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 32%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 27% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.78

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