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Jul 21, 2016TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Oliver twist is a classic fictional tale by the legendary author: Charles Dickens. The story follows the life of a young boy in England, who is a poor orphan. The story takes place in the nineteenth century, and it follows the boy as he travels around the land while trying to survive, eventually getting involved in crime in order to make money. The book quickly became a hit among readers, and it was soon adapted into many plays and movies. There are several reasons behind the tale’s success, such as the intriguing plot, well-developed characters, witty dialogues, action, and a serious reflection into society at a time in England when poverty was a major issue. The book does a great job in showing how dire the situation was for many people at the time, and how a large number of orphans, such as Oliver Twist, had to get by. I would give the book 4.5 stars. - @Riveting_Reviews of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library I personally really like Oliver Twist. It was a different book from what I am used to reading (in terms of plot, and writing style), but thought it was very interesting to read. Since the book was written around the 1830s I did find some chapters or scenes that were a bit difficult for me to read, or that I had to read again since I was not used to or familiar with certain words or phrases the author would use. Even though I did like the book, I found that the beginning was a little slow for me, and so were certain chapters (some of the times this was due to long descriptions that I felt weren’t always necessary). Overall, I liked Oliver Twist, and would recommend that people give it a try. 4/5. - @novelidea of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library Charles Dickens was one of the finest writers in the history of English literature. Very few authors have reached his level of writing. One of his best known novels, Oliver Twist, continues to be an inspiration for authors and readers alike. Oliver’s mother died just after he was born. He was brought in the workhouse where he was given “three meals of thin gruel a day, with an onion twice a week and half a roll on Sundays”. He escapes and travels to London by foot. A kindly man named Mr. Brownlow helps Oliver to uncover his past and find out the truth about his mother and father. He also helps Oliver find a loving home. This book is a classic. Whether you read a more simplified, modern version or the original, this is probably Dickens’ best tale. - @WizardingInitiate of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library