Little Dorrit

Author: Charles Dickens

Genre: Historical

My rating on a 1 – 10 scale: 10

Type: Classic

Time Period: Victorian

Main Characters: Little Dorrit, Arthur Clennam

My Review:  Little Dorrit lives in debtors prison with her father.  When an unexpected find brings them unexpected riches, will it become a blessing or a curse?

My overall opinion:  The reason I did such a short review is because I honestly can’t find words to describe this book.  I recently watched Little Dorrit 2008 and I like the book even better.  This book is a great read, although quite long.

What I’m Reading

After watching the wonderful Little Dorrit 2008 miniseries, I resolved to read the book.  I had heard such good reviews of it from other bloggers and so far I’ve not been disappointed.  It’s a very interesting book.  When I’m done it, I will definitely post a review.

A Little Princess

A Little Princess is about a girl named Sara Crewe.  Her rich young father sends her to a school in England.   She is treated like a little princess by her shallow teacher.  When her father dies, leaving her penniless she is forced to work as a drudge.  Will Sara ever become a ‘princess’ again?  Read this delightful book to find out.

I Finished Reading Emma!

Emma is a really great novel.  Next to Pride and Prejudice, it’s the best one I’ve ever read.  It tells the story of a young, rich girl, who enjoys running other people’s love lives.  But will Emma ever fall in love herself?  You can read the book online here, or get it from your local library.

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is set in 19th century England.  The novel starts out starts out with a young man called Mr. Bingley and his friend Mr. Darcy settling in a small, rural town.  All the townspeople with daughters who are of a marriable age are in a flutter, but especially a woman called Mrs. Bennet.  She has 5 daughters and no sons, so of course she wants them all married well.  Mrs. Bennet schemes to marry off one of her daughters.  Her second oldest daughter, Elizabeth doesn’t approve of her mother’s plans.  Will Jane marry the man she loves?  Will Elizabeth marry the man she doesn’t love?  Or will Lydia’s flirtations ruin all her sisters’ chances?  Read this novel about matchmaking, arrogance, and true love to find out.