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I read this way back in grad school, in a class with my favorite professor, and I loved it. On this re-read over 20 years later, I still remembered so much of the plot and even more so Dickens‘ always-memorable characters. I remembered how much I loved David, his sweet mother, Peggoty and Agnes and Traddles, and of course, Aunt Betsey. And I loved to hate creepy Uriah Heep & insufferable Steerforth. Right before reading this for #WhattheDickens ⤵️

I finished listening to this today. I enjoyed the story, but I didn‘t love it. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I would have listened straight through instead of interspersing it with other audiobooks, but some parts were also just long. It also may be one I would appreciate more by more closely comparing it to Dickens‘ life since it seems to be somewhat autobiographical. The audio narration of this version was great.

Listening to some more David Copperfield while making cookies for a cookie exchange tomorrow! Lots of things are happening in the story now and I plan to finish it up this week.

#WhatTheDickens #1001books #audiobook

“Mrs Chillip does go so far as to say… that what such people miscall their religion, is a vent for their bad humours and arrogance. And do you know I must say, sir… that I don‘t find authority for Mr and Miss Murdstone in the New Testament?”

#WhatTheDickens

“…at this sight, Mrs Markleham dropped the newspaper, and stared more like a figure-head intended for a ship to be called The Astonishment, than anything else I can think of.”

😂😂 #WhatTheDickens

Taking a cozy bath tonight with Christy and David 😆 #WhatTheDickens #RandomClassics

Today while I worked in the kitchen, I listened to a few Sherlock Holmes stories and to chapter 36 of David Copperfield. I‘m worried things are going to go badly for him again.

I put up more pumpkin, which includes a good amount of frozen purée, treats/food for Luthien, pasta baked in a pumpkin, a jar of pickled pumpkin cubes, roasted seeds, and pumpkin sourdough rising.

#NoPlaceLikeHolmes #WhatTheDickens #audiobook

Repost for @Texreader
Catching up? Or are you ready for November? Either way, here‘s a reminder about where we are at, or hope to be:
October Parts 6 -10 Chapters 16-31
November Parts 11-15 Chapters 32-47
December Parts 15-20 Chapters 48-64 (the end)

“Mrs Westbrook, who was a large lady—or who wore a large dress, I don‘t know exactly which, for I don‘t know which was dress and which was lady—came sailing in.”

😂

#WhattheDickens

I feel like we get two seasons in one. First we get autumn, the leaves changing color with beautiful scenery and then fall, which happened last night. All the leaves on my tree made a pact counted to three and dropped. I‘m playing catch up #WhatTheDickens My #HyggeHour will be spent on my couch reading tagged book drinking cocoa.

Happy Saturday morning! I‘m starting a quiet Saturday morning with breakfast casserole and coffee while I catch up on the last few chapters of David Copperfield for October.

I have lots of things to work on at home today since I‘ve been gone the last few weekends, but I plan to listen to lots of audio and fit in some print reading for the Dewey‘s Readathon as well.

#DeweysReadathon #WhatTheDickens #audiobook #1001books #BookAndBreakfast

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Thoughts on September‘s section? We have been introduced to a wide range of characters both friend and foe in David Copperfield. We meet David, his mother, his aunt, his stepfather, Peggotty, Mr. Peggotty, Emily, Steerforth, the Micawber family, and Mr Dick. All leave an impression on David and us readers, who stood out, what did you notice? Favorite villain, favorite character?

Finally starting David Copperfield for #WhatTheDickens (since I finished Demon Copperhead a couple days ago)—and the Preface immediately reminded me of just how much I love Dickens!! Also, I have discovered that I used a purple pen for my underlines and notes when I read this in grad school 😂

Reposting for @cuilin
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#WhatTheDickens All are welcome
Sept parts 1 - 5
Oct parts 6 - 10
Nov parts 11 - 15
Dec parts 15 -20

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@Texreader and I are planning on reading David Copperfield starting in September and are opening up this buddy read to anyone who would like to join.

The plan is to read about 220 pages a month, with a check in at the end of the month. Let me know in the comments if you would like to be tagged.
#WhatTheDickens

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Repost for @Cuilin

@Cuilin and @Texreader are planning on reading David Copperfield starting in September and are opening up this buddy read to anyone who would like to join.

The plan is to read about 220 pages a month, with a check in at the end of the month. Let @Cuilin know if you would like to be tagged.

@Texreader and I are planning on reading David Copperfield starting in September and are opening up this buddy read to anyone who would like to join.

The plan is to read about 220 pages a month, with a check in at the end of the month. Let me know in the comments if you would like to be tagged.
#WhatTheDickens

Finished Chunkster number 2! I enjoyed some storylines better than others, but loved all of the endearing characters…and some of the not-so-endearing ones, too! I‘m looking at you, Uriah Heep! I think I his one will warrant a reread at some point!

@Amiable
#bookspinbingo
#chunksterchallenge2024

In the home stretch for this #chunksterchallenge2024 read. Things are finally catching up with Uriah Heep…when I read about him, I can‘t help picturing The Shermanator from the American Pie movie. 😂

@Amiable
#bookspinbingo

Starting today for my Q2 #chunksterchallenge2024
I‘m planning on reading a chapter a day.

#bookspinbingo
#unreadbookshelf
@Amiable @Kelly326

#2024Book6

Ending my #Readathon with audiobook + crochet in bed! I'll post a wrap-up tomorrow + can't wait to see other folks'. It was a great readathon, I read over 9 hours and had a lovely day! 🥰 #deweysreadathon @DeweysReadathon

#AudioWalk by the Bay! 🌁 I continue to adore Miss Trotwood and Mr. Dick.
#hour11 #readathon #deweysreadathon @DeweysReadathon

I listened to the audio and most of it was not actually interesting enough to listen to. So, I missed most of it. I found many names caught my attention, though, for some reason. So, I seemed to notice when names were mentioned, but didn‘t pay enough attention to what actually was happening. I did catch a bit more of what happened at the end. And I did read a wikipedia summary maybe 1/3 of the way through the book. Cont in comments...

Chapter 32: The Beginning of a Long Journey

I get why Mr. Pegotty and Mrs. Steerforth we‘re at cross purposes— he only wanted Emily respectably married and she only wanted Steerforth back home single. But what was Dartle‘s motivation to be so angry at David for even bringing Mr. Pegotty?

Also, this illustration leads me to believe I have once again missed the Christ imagery. #buddyread #readalong

Chapter 28: Mr. Micawber‘s Gsuntlet

What I like most about Dickens is the subtle things. The first time David runs into Micawber unexpectedly at Canterbury, he‘s embarrassed that he‘ll reveal details about David‘s early life. The second time, in London, that‘s far enough into his past that he doesn‘t even think of it — even if he‘s not ready to forgive and forget with Miss Murdstone.

#readalong #buddyread

Chapter 17: Somebody Turns Up

David could not “make up my mind whether I liked Uriah or detested him.” I made a text-to-self connection here, as I frequently will go yours without knowing if an acquaintance is a friend or an enemy.

Also of note, my first page of Google results for Uriah Heep was mostly the 1970s rock band.

#buddyread #readalong

My hold came in from #Libby and it remembered where I left off! Such smart technology! Just about 8 hours left of this #audiobook to finish!

Chapter 9: I Have A Memorable Birthday

The pic is from Wuthering Heights but it was the best I could find. David will forever remember turning 10 because that‘s the day he loses his mother. I think Dickens is suggesting she may have died from a lack of kindness. Mr. Murdstone seems actually cut up, but is that because he lost his son too? Or is he lamenting the fact he no longer has someone to psychologically abuse?

#readalong #buddyread

Chapter 5: I Am Sent Away From Home.

David is sent away to school because he bit his stepfather (in self defense!). Peggotty manages to at least give him an affectionate farewell and gains a suitor in the process. After an arduous journey, for an 8 yr old, David arrives, the other boys are still on vacation, but David is made to wear a humiliating sign on his back as punishment. He worries what the other boys will think and do when they see it.

David Copperfield, Chapter 3: I Have A Change.

David returns from the best vacation in his short life (what kid wouldn‘t get a kick out of living in a beached boat?) only to discover his beloved mamma has married the controlling Mr. Murdstone. We‘re introduced to Peggotty‘s adorable family-particularly doomed little Em‘ly.

Despite foreshadowing, this was a mostly humorous chapter. I often forget how funny Dickens is!

#buddyread #readalong

I spent a big chunk of the day working but took time off to run to HPB and found these!

Current #audiobook and I feel like Dickens was using the #NaNoWriMo form of writing, repeat full names every time you talk to them, about them, or think about them! Gets a little redundant.

I love this book!!!! It is one of my favorite Charles Dickens books of all time!!! I gave this book a 4 out of 5 stars!!!! I love the characters so much!!!

I absolutely loved this book! It's Charles Dickens so yes, he does get rather prosy at times, but his ability to capture human nature is just brilliant. I couldn't believe how this book, published in 1850, contained so many people and situations that resonated with me completely. Reading this one as a chapter a day (until the end - I gobbled the last dozen chapters or so yesterday) was definitely beneficial for me. I think I may have been less ⬇️

Awww Dickens how I love you 😘💕 and boy can you create villains!!!

Mr Micawber 😂😂

“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”
#classics #charlesdickens #mustread #bibliophile