David Copperfield
What books should everyone read before they die?Add Book
Not Available
David Copperfield
Charles Dickens
Literature
James Mustich
Aug 1, 2018
David Copperfield is a novel so filled with character, invention, suspense, and inspired storytelling that one finishes it with an overwhelming regret: The turning of the last page closes the book on such a vivid world that one feels immediately impoverished. Dickens famously called Copperfield the “favourite child” of his literary brood, and its autobiographical frame goes some way toward explaining why. The eighth of his novels to be written, it is the first one narrated in the first person, and, from the opening words, the direct address of the protagonist is captivating. The coming-of-age tale that David relates has many points of contact with Dickens’s own experiences as the son of a debtor, as an adolescent employee in a factory, as a parliamentary reporter, and, lastly, as a successful novelist.
0
Add Reply
Alice Hutchinson
Jan 10, 2019
Dickens, 'nuff said.
0
Add Reply
Tim Kreuz
Apr 4, 2019
This is my favorite Dickens novel. Great to see it on this list. So many great memorable characters. Super enjoyable.
0
Add Reply
Deirdre
Jun 25, 2019
A wonderfully suspenseful tale
0
Add Reply
Arch Stanton
Oct 2, 2019
Read it on a whim, and absolutely loved. What a great story filled with great characters.
0
Add Reply
Debra Hanff
May 23, 2020
Again, a book to reread over the years.
0
Add Reply
Eli
Jan 29
Must read!
0
Add Reply
Agree (54)
Life's too short (10)
Want to read
Post Comment
"1,000 Books To Read Before You Die" is a registered trademark of Workman Publishing, Inc. Based on the book: 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die by James Mustich, (Workman Publishing Co., Inc.: © 2018 James Mustich)
All other website content © 2018-2024 The Company of Books LLC.