In this article we will review Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens.
Book Plot
Dombey and Son, a novel by English author Charles Dickens, delves into the fortunes of a shipping firm owner named Paul Dombey. His fervent desire is to have a son who can carry on his business legacy. However, when his son is born, tragedy strikes as his wife passes away shortly after childbirth. The grieving Dombey neglects his daughter, Florence, who yearns for her father’s love.
The story unfolds with a series of Dickensian themes: arranged marriages, child cruelty, betrayal, deceit, and the complex relations between people from different British social classes.
Dombey and Son Rating : 3,95
Also book has 880 pages
Dombey and Son Review
“Dombey and Son” may not be Charles Dickens’s most famous novel, but within its thousand pages lies a charming tale of family and society that even his contemporary Victor Hugo would appreciate. The novel embodies the essence of a Dickensian story, with its intricate web of broken destinies and vibrant characters. Through themes of vanity, ambition, and social injustice, Dickens skillfully exposes the flaws of the human heart, the arrogance of the upper class, and the cruelty of society towards the less fortunate. With his unique humor, Dickens breathes life into a diverse cast of characters that are both captivating and complex. The depth and intricacy of each character’s development allows readers to truly connect with the ordinary heroes and heroines of the story, making us feel like we are part of their world.
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