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The Old Curiosity Shop was written in 1840. I enjoy reading the classics because they are part of literature that has lasted for so long. This novel is not my favorite Dickens's novel but I so enjoyed the villain, Quilp. A lengthy classic about a girl, (Little Nell) and her grandfather's journey across the English countryside and the characters they on their way.
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The Old Curiosity Shop is the story of Little Nell Trent and the wicked dwarf Quilp. When Nell’s grandfather gambles away his curiosity shop to his money-lender Quilp, Nell and and her grandfather flee London. And so, we journey w/ Nell and her grandfather through the English countryside and towns, meeting interesting Dickensian characters along the way.
Dickens' writing style can be a challenge at times, and the story is long and complicated (as are all of Dickens' tales)
Not one of my favorite D ...more
Dickens' writing style can be a challenge at times, and the story is long and complicated (as are all of Dickens' tales)
Not one of my favorite D ...more
Had never read before and was completely captivated. It is not what I thought it would be. Really worth the time to read.
Mar 18, 2010
Susan
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it was amazing
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