79 pages 2 hours read

Charles Dickens

Bleak House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1853

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Reviews & Readership

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Bleak House by Charles Dickens is praised for its intricate plot and vivid characterizations, showcasing Dickens' storytelling prowess. However, some readers find the narrative's complexity and multitude of subplots cumbersome. Its critique of the legal system is lauded, though the pacing can be slow. Overall, it's considered a masterful, if dense, literary work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bleak House?

A reader who enjoys Bleak House by Charles Dickens likely appreciates intricate plots, rich character development, and social critiques. This reader might also be a fan of novels like Middlemarch by George Eliot and War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, which offer similar complexity and depth in storytelling.

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Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

660L

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
Satire
British Literature
Period
Victorian Period
Victorian Literature / Period
Themes
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Relationships: Family
Topics
History: World