“Did anyone else find the ending strange? Calling Agnes "weak and erring" was kind of contradictory to the sympathetic message he was portraying throughout the novel...?”
“Just thought I'd add my 2 pence... I'm currently listening to this novel on CD and I'm really enjoying it. I read Oliver Twist back in high school (well, I mean, I read the Cliff's Notes version). One thing I've noticed is that I really have to concentrate when listening to a book as opposed to reading one. I think that having the Cliff's Notes now to use as a supplement would be great. Not sure if I'm getting all the names correct (via the reader's chosen pronunciation), so it would be nice to have something visual to refer to in my mind as I hear these characters introduced.Take care.”
“I love this novel. I'd recomment to all.”
“I agree that this book plays upon the sympathies of its readers, but in comparison with some of Dickens' other novels it doesn't even come close to displaying his true abilities as a writer. For those just starting to read Dickens I suggest you read this book (or Great Expectations) in the beginning and then move on towards other books like Nicholas Nickleby and Little Dorrit. Both of these books are much longer, but they exemplify Dickens' social and political criticisms.”
“Great piece to read... Really FUN musical to watch or to be in. : )”
“how to read a book”
“I have read this book two decades ago, I still remember the atrocities upon a child by the cruel society”
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