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David Copperfield

Charles Dickens

Start date: October 1, 2019

Finish date: December 31, 2019

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Apr 13, 2023 Kara rated it it was amazing

I will be in mourning for a few days after finishing this Dickens masterpiece. I have been savoring it for 3 months and I have come to see these lively characters as true friends. The ones worth friendship, that is! This is my first Dickens read besides A Christmas Carol and I was blown away by the incredible character development and absolute mastery of words. At times, these elements were a bit challenging for my “modern” mind, but I am always bettered by reading literature that challenges mod ...more

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Jul 02, 2022 Sarah rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobook, classics, victorian-literature, places-audible

Currently my second favorite Dickens novel. Also, Richard Armitage should narrate everything. He's fantastic. ...more

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Sep 17, 2014 Caitlin Channer rated it it was amazing

Shelves: classics, favorites, fiction

Oh Dickens...how I love everything you've ever written... ...more

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Jul 03, 2012 GONZA rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Ammetto che leggerlo tutto non è stato facile, a volte era trascinante, ma non sempre. Valeva comunque la pena e colma una delle mie tantissime lacune letterarie.

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