David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

★★★★★|☆☆
“Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.”
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0:00 Intro
0:06 Summary
0:44 Characters
1:23 Epic length
2:12 Pace and format
3:49 Dora
6:16 Review
6:33 Book club suggestions
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[@southernbiscuits1275]

I've read David Copperfield three times. It's one of my favorite books. Dickens is one of my favorite authors. I saw a film version of this book decades ago in which it was presented that David loved Dora because he saw his mother in her. In other words, David was psychologically reuniting with his mother by developing a relationship with Dora. Dora shared the same weaknesses as David's mother had.

[@DATo_DATonian]

I found your comment to be extremely interesting and brilliantly perceptive. It is an amazing and totally appropriate insight that I had never considered.

[@DATo_DATonian]

I totally agree with your assessment of this book. It is by far my favorite Dickens novel. I think it is sad that the length of the book is what most probably steers people away from it. The irony is that by the time you get to the conclusion you don't want it to end. The characters in this novel are among Dickens most memorable, unique, and loved in the entire canon of western literature. I am currently reading _Our Mutual Friend_ for the first time and enjoying it very much. If I could only have one author to read when stranded on a deserted isle it would be Dickens.

[@carollllllllllll]

I just finished reading David Copperfield and I agree with every single word you said!! Because this is a long book, seing the characters meet again truly felt like we were seing them ourselves after a long time, so that was a really sweet and special feeling. I'm going to miss these characters so so so much!! it hurts deeply finishing long books :(

[@anthonyfazio503]

I haven't read David Copperfield yet, but I have seen the movie that was made in 2000 with Sally Field as his aunt. The movie is amazing and I had watched the 1970 movie the night before last and it was horribly put together and felt rushed. I am so glad I see how much you like this book as I picked up a hardcover copy from the 1950s at a used book store near my home and I can't wait to read it. Also, in one of my favorite Twilight Zone's, Burgess Meredith is a book reader who becomes the last man on Earth and in the beginning of the show he rants and raves on how good the book is to someone at his bank job. It made me want to read the book! :) Great video!

[@vincesavoia8829]

Haven't finished the book yet, but agree with all you have said. I simply love the book, as I love Charles Dickens.

[@Sauvageonne]

"I cannot express how extremely delighted they both were, by the idea of my aunt's being in difficulties; and how comfortable and friendly it made them".

[@mynameissiddharth]

Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and David Copperfield are the three Dickensian novels which I read and completed in high school. I finished all three of them in 2003. In later life, I finished reading Bleak House and Martin Chuzzlewit as well. I also have read the story, A Christmas Carol. One thing that I found homogeneous in all of them is the evil influence of money and poverty upon the society of man.

[@Sauvageonne]

"How a crust well earned was sweeter far than a feast inherited".

[@Sauvageonne]

"If you're an eel, sir, conduct yourself like one. If you're a man, control your limbs, sir"

[@Sauvageonne]

“I never could have done what I have done, without the habits of punctuality, order, and diligence, without the determination to concentrate myself on one object at a time.”

[@georgeliverpudlio1258]

Mr Fazio, that is a great episode of The Twighlight Zone. My favourite part is when Burgess Meredith says that about Copperfield!

[@MrAdolfsson81]

I just finished David Copperfield today, and I really loved it. I also read the pickwick papers earlier this year and, even though a nice book but it can't measure up to David Copperfield.

[@DATo_DATonian]

Totally agree with you on both books. The first time I attempted to read _The Pickwick Papers_ I couldn't get into it, but I picked it up a few years later and absolutely loved it. I think sometimes there is a right and wrong time in your life to read a particular book.

[@robertocatrone715]

Brilliant review. You have a gift and a wonderful energy. I be looking forward to seeing more of your book reviews. Thank you

[@chessward4832]

Superb video. Superb review. I just finished this work, and you captured much of what I was thinking and feeling about Dickens’ masterpiece. Thank you so much! 😊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@KierTheScrivener]

Appreciated this review. Love what you said about Dora and Agnes

[@stevem195988]

Thank you for this, I noticed you have the same edition as the one I read 😀

[@brittopiano]

Cool. Greetings from Brazil. I want read David Copperfield.

[@billford6405]

I just finished DC today. I loved your assessment. I feel like I have been on quite a journey. I'm going to miss the friends I made in the novel. I'm interested to know if you read another Dickins' since DC. I'm on a bit of a Dickins kick and thinking about reading Bleak House. I researched people's favorite and many people picked Break House as their favorite. If you've read by now, I love to know your take.

[@ziadnadda4740]

My favourite Dickens is Little Dorrit

[@georgeliverpudlio1258]

Chareads, have you read George Orwell's essay on Charles Dickens? It's very good. David Copperfield was my favourite novel growing up. I remember finishing it and thinking how I would miss these characters so much. It's not my all time favourite anymore, just because I think it's a little too sentimental. I still love it though. 👍

[@FlyingElectra]

I read Great Expectations and the Christmas Carols but that's it. I want to read more so Oliver Twist is now on my list ;-) I have put online my second video on my new BT channel and I gave a shout out to your account because I really enjoy it !

[@vladimirali4423]

Wonderful books those.. Do read "Hard Times", and "A tale of two cities".. In my opinion, that is some of his best work.

[@DrCory48]

Cool video

[@stephenmaniloff8493]

“Little Dorit” you can’t go wrong ….🧐

[@thephantomjedi3729]

My only issue with Dickens is his early chapters often feel “meandering” with an excess of pointless or unneeded passages. Once he finds the story, it is brilliant.

[@DATo_DATonian]

The finest teacher I ever had once told our advanced literature class that a GOOD author never puts anything into a book that is not there for a reason. She further stated that it is the responsibility of the reader to ferret out the author's intent. One example: the name of the house David is born in was called "The Rookery". It was called this because it had numerous man made rook (bird) houses attached to it, but the nests were empty. Now this is an example of what you might be referring to. Why should the reader care about these bird houses or the fact that the house is named as it is? Later in the novel when David is grown up he revisits the house which has been put up for sale by his stepfather and step aunt. He looks through the window and notices that the house has been emptied of its furniture. The barren rooks nests and the name of the house foreshadowed David's future experience.

[@Sauvageonne]

"You are a self-denying soul"

[@TheSabKuchh]

To be honest, for a non native English speaker, David copperfield is a bit tough to comprehend because of its conext, background and culture being different. So it creates a problem of grasping things in the right perspective and hinders in enjoying the novel. I may be wrong, but that's how i I felt

[@Itz-Just-ME]

nice keep going

[@Makemoremoney247]

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