Dombey and Son

by Charles Dickens
List(s):"Carp 500"
Category: "Fiction - General"
Pages:914
Year of Publication:1848
Date Read:06/21/1994
Notes:The story of a powerful man whose callous neglect of his family triggers his professional and personal downfall.
My Rating: 8

Reviews for Dombey and Son

Review - Dombey and Son

Nearly as good as Bleak House but with a few boring chapters and characters. Frequently, unexpectedly funny with Dickens' usual bizarre coincidences. I find many of Dickens' less famous books more enjoyable than many of his popular ones.

Reviewed by Roger on 2003-07-20 16:16:26

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