Dickens

[Caroline]

One of my goals for 2010 is to read a book by Charles Dickens. I have not ready any of his books. So I was hoping I could get some opinions on which one I should read.

What is your favorite?

[Paul]

I'd probably pick Great Expectations or David Copperfield I read those when I was young and remember them well. Currently, I'm reading his Bleak House and enjoying it but don't think it should be a first to read.

[Petra]

Both Great Expectations and David Copperfield were good. If I remember correctly, GE dragged a little in the middle. It's been a few years, though, so I may be mixed up.
Another good Dickens is Oliver Twist.

[Ashley]

I've only read three, Great Expectations, Oliver Twist and Hard Times. Out of those, I would say go with one of the first two! I loved them :) Although I was pretty young when I read Hard Times so I will have to try it again...

[Peregrine]

You might try A Christmas Carol; it's short, seasonal, and soooo good!

[Heather L]

I've read A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist and Great Expectations and liked them all. Bleak House and A Tale of Two Cities are on my TBR pile.

[Caitlin]

My first Dickens was Our Mutual Friend and I fell in love with him as a writer. Like most of his novels, it's pretty hefty, but lovely as well.

[Brenda]

Peregrine wrote: "You might try A Christmas Carol; it's short, seasonal, and soooo good!"

I'd agree here - A Christmas Carol

[LaTrica]

Christmas Carol or Great Expections. Hard Times is my favorite but if you're going to read only one, the more popular ones may be your best bet.

[Lianne]

Our Mutual Friend is my favourite Dickens. I had tried Dickens before but was rather turned off by the prose but this book made me love him as a writer. It's pretty epic in scope but all the characters are interesting and there's just this whole range of emotions going on throughout the entire novel. =)