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Advantages: Everything that's good about Dickens' work is here, a fascinating and consuming read.
Disadvantages: None. Unless you strongly dislike Dickens' writing style I would recommend this to anyone and everyone.

Great Expectations is often considered to be Dickens' 'best' work, or at the very least amongst the best. I personally agree with this opinion, as a fan of Dickens' books, which is why I have given this product 5 stars. As with most of Dickens' work, this was originally written as a series of weekly newspaper articles. This is worth baring in mind as characters are often 're-introduced' in a sense; however, I would not consider this a shortfall ...
...this to convey additional information about the character as well as reminding the reader who the character is and where they fit in. This classic contains some of Dickens' most intriguing and fascinating charcters. Written in a semi-autobiographical style, naive orphan Pip gives an interesting insight into dark and complex characters from his innocent perspective. The story of Pip's experiences is an enjoyable and consuming read. I would strongly ... Read review

Advantages: Creates a visual first person narrative in order for the reader to experience it first hand
Disadvantages: There are no disadvantages in classic literature

...larger British society. In Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, the island's natural surroundings highlights the subject of man's individual growth, both spiritually and physically. Nature instantly exercises its power and control over man in the tropical storm that leads to the wreckage of Crusoe's ship. "The fury of the sea" thrusts Crusoe to the shores of the uninhabited "Island of Despair". Isolated on the island, Crusoe is challenged to use his creativity ...
...that take place on the island. This gives validity to every word and quote in the novel because it is actually the narrator's words. In Robinson Crusoe, the narrator develops to form a hopeful outlook towards an unlucky state, and, thus, creates a utopia for himself both mentally and physically. ... Read review

Advantages: Everything good about Dickens' style is displayed in a challenging and consuming read.
Disadvantages: Perhaps starts a little slowly before gaining speed, very challenging in parts, but is rewarding.

A Tale of Two Cities is a well known and popular novel by Charles Dickens, typically considered among his best publications. Although this is not my personal favourite in terms of Dickens' publications it is still deserving of all 5 stars. The great thing about this book is that it is more than just a fascinating and twisting story; but also an insight into class conflicts and struggles of the French Revolution. From perhaps the most famous opening ...
...sure if I can name a more intriguing character than Madam Defarge. This can be, in parts, difficult to follow and fully understand, but throughout you can feel Dickens' genious in the putting together of this complicated masterpiece. The only disadvantage I could