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Didn’t Like It Rated 2 stars “Not exactly fond of it as it's the only book to ever send me to sleep, but it's...interesting.” see full review » see other reviews »

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  “I've read it twice and I will read it again.
  
  Set in industrial Coketown in the 19th century, Dickens satirically describes different types of people represented by a handful of characters from working class (poor, devoid of rights), middle class (head-focused and fact based) and the independent circus artists (heart-governed). Schemes, lies, hardships and social rises and downfalls are depicted in an entertaining, clever and light way, illustrated by Dickens' talent for drawing literary sketches of people.
  Even though set in a defined space of time, this piece of work appears very modern in its views and is rendered timeless by the never changing characteristics of people.”

  Kristina H wrote this review Thursday, July 12, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
  
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  “Very dickens with interesting Characters, but the most difficult read and least interesting of those I have read”

  Tim Davison wrote this review Thursday, June 28, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
  
  • Rated 3 stars

  “I'm not sure I'll finish this. Perhaps I'm not grabbed by it because the political & philosophical views illustrate my own -- that is, I already despise Gradgrind & Bounderby & their kind, and understand & sympathize with the downtrodden. I certainly recommend it, though.”

  BethOrMary B wrote this review Thursday, March 22, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
  
  • Rated 2 stars

  “Not exactly fond of it as it's the only book to ever send me to sleep, but it's...interesting.”

  Ashleigh Spring wrote this review Wednesday, March 14, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No