Dickens captures a time and place in history not only as a reporter but as a time capsule containing it. Dickens ability to weave complex stories through the compilation of myriad words available in the english language is what elevates his work to th...  Read More

I am looking into the other great illustrated classics to introduce classics but in an easier format, this is perfect for our homeschool! Read and kearn. Another reason to give the novel an excellent review is the kindle price, which if i recall, was ...  Read More

This is clean with no *, though i can tell they cleaned it up where the original likely talked about abuses ect. Oliver retains compassion, clarity and possitivity throughout a treacherous and cruel childhood. His perseverance and hopefulness buoys hi...  Read More

Fagin is almost always referred to as the jew, and that other jews in the book are all evil and somehow easily recognizeable as being a jew. There was way too much description for the stupidest things. Bart takes an anti semitic story and transforms i...  Read More

This book is literary garbage, an over-written mess with a terrible story. The story is not interesting enough to warrant a 2nd read. I love reading, but this book was like * during summer vacation. It's a far less enjoyable reading experience than it...  Read More

This edition is just a printout of lousy unformatted sans-serif text on 8½ × 11 computer paper. I will stick to buying used editions rather than taking a risk with shoddily manufactured modern pressings.