David Copperfield - Charles Dickens

David Copperfield

By Charles Dickens

  • Release Date: 1934-01-01
  • Genre: Classics
Score: 4.5
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Description

The novel traces the life of David Copperfield from the time of his birth to his mature manhood, when he is married and familiar with the vicissitudes of life. His early years are enjoyable with his mother — who was widowed shortly before his birth — and with her servant, Peggotty. Life is happy for David until his mother decides to marry Mr. Murdstone; afterward, life becomes unbearable for David. He is soon sent to a miserable school where he becomes friendly with James Steerforth, a fellow student.

Reviews

  • Great book

    5
    By obiwan07
    I enjoyed the side plot of a prodigal child and how the uncle never stopped loving her. The story is so true to life in many ways. The reading is very good with the reader having different voices for the various characters. The only problem was the large number of characters, but perhaps that is what makes the book so good.

  • A long but satisfying book

    4
    By BPR136
    The writing takes a little getting used to at first, but the reader is rewarded with a satisfying tale with expressive prose.

  • Stupid iBook defect prevents reading to the end.

    5
    By G of Maine
    This iBook would not let me read the last few paragraphs, by blocking them with suggestions about what to read next and begging for a review. I had to find the last chapter online in order to finish the book. As for reviewing the content, of course it’s wonderful, it’s Dickens at his best. He would probably get a kick out of this version’s making it impossible to finish reading in order to sell me something else. He knew avarice when he saw it.

  • David Copperfield

    5
    By sometimers3
    I’ve never read his books until this one. What an amazing author. I’ve really been missing a lot of great reading.

  • Good book

    4
    By archilny
    Heart touching book. But too long.

  • BRAVO DICKENS!

    5
    By Prophet Amos
    Here are the typos: Pg. 387, M r. Micawber (SPACE), Pg. 468, coming to speak to HER herself on (HER), Pg. 563, Mrs.. Gummidge (multiple periods and space), Pg. 1142 - 1144, Mr. jorkins (J is not capitalized, numerous times), Pg. 1508, Mr. james’s (J is not capitalized), & Pg. 1929, I forgive her her bad conduct (duplicate HER). Please fix the errors. It is a classic Dickens’ novel, long but worth the effort.

  • Another reading

    5
    By Victor&Marilynn
    This is my forth reading since my childhood and remains a compelling novel!

  • Read it when you are older.

    5
    By ltcfearless
    Not a book to be read by young students. Should be read when the reader has some years and life experience under his/her belt. Then one can really appreciate it.

  • Worth the effort

    5
    By Resonation
    This is definitely a 19th century novel. At times a little syrupy and Mr Micawber is verbose. But it is an engaging story and hard to put down. I think the most stunning section of the book was how DC was treated by his stepfather Mr. Murdstone. Though not graphic by current standards, I can imagine how shocking it was to read at the time. Victorian England could be very brutal. This is a good read. Can’t beat the price either.

  • WOW!

    5
    By Daily Grateful!
    All loose ends tied! Each character described masterfully! I now know each one well. What a journey with Trot!

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