Review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ – Charles Dickens 18143
My rating: 4 of 5 stars A cautionary tale of greed and selfishness, and their opposites in generosity and humility. Such a perfect story to read in the lead up ...
Review: ‘Oliver Twist’ – Charles Dickens 1838
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Set in the darkest corners of London Oliver Twist is a scathing critique of class divisions and the inhuman treatment of England’s poore...
‘Oliver Twist’ October Book Club Discussion
Let’s talk about Oliver Twist! It’s been great fun this month, collaborating with the Dickens Buddies group on Instagram. I hope you had a chance to...
‘Night Walks’ – Charles Dickens 2012
My rating: 4 of 5 stars ‘Night Walks’ from the Penguin ‘Great Ideas’ collection gives a wonderful series of snapshots of life in London during the mid 1800’s. D...