The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens
Rating: Fair
Recommendation: High
Summary: Charles Dickens is a delightfully entertaining author. It seems odd to say this of the author who is known for killing significant characters off for the sake of the plot. Dickens, however, possesses the unique ability to mix humor with abject poverty so as to engage his audience and to reveal that there is still joy to be found in the sadness of this life.
The Old Curiosity Shop is no different. Dickens uses his signature wit to paint a powerful picture of human poverty. His story vividly describes how easily a person can ruin themselves because of their devotion to another. It also contains a colorful array of characters, each lending humor and vivacity to a story that would otherwise be harsh and bleak in its portrayal of human suffering. The book has enough intrigue, mystery, and villainy to keep the reader riveted until the very last chapter. Dickens does not lose his comforting theme of poetic justice, found in so many of his books. While the book leaves the reader brokenhearted, it also leaves them rejoicing with the characters, as good triumphs and evil meets its timely demise.
Rating: Fair
Recommendation: High
Summary: Charles Dickens is a delightfully entertaining author. It seems odd to say this of the author who is known for killing significant characters off for the sake of the plot. Dickens, however, possesses the unique ability to mix humor with abject poverty so as to engage his audience and to reveal that there is still joy to be found in the sadness of this life.
The Old Curiosity Shop is no different. Dickens uses his signature wit to paint a powerful picture of human poverty. His story vividly describes how easily a person can ruin themselves because of their devotion to another. It also contains a colorful array of characters, each lending humor and vivacity to a story that would otherwise be harsh and bleak in its portrayal of human suffering. The book has enough intrigue, mystery, and villainy to keep the reader riveted until the very last chapter. Dickens does not lose his comforting theme of poetic justice, found in so many of his books. While the book leaves the reader brokenhearted, it also leaves them rejoicing with the characters, as good triumphs and evil meets its timely demise.
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