Our Mutual Friend
by Charles Dickens
Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 18.6K reader ratings. First published in 1865. The book spans 801 pages.
About Our Mutual Friend
A satiric masterpiece about the allure and peril of money, Our Mutual Friend revolves around the inheritance of a dust-heap where the rich throw their trash. When the body of John Harmon, the dust-heap’s expected heir, is found in the Thames, fortunes change hands surprisingly, raising to new heights “Noddy” Boffin, a low-born but kindly clerk who becomes “the Golden Dustman.” Charles Dickens’s last complete novel, Our Mutual Friend encompasses the great themes of his earlier works: the pretensions of the nouveaux riches, the ingenuousness of the aspiring poor, and the unfailing power of wealth to corrupt all who crave it. With its flavorful cast of characters and numerous subplots, Our Mutual Friend is one of Dickens’s most complex—and satisfying—novels.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Charles Dickens |
| Published | 1865 |
| Pages | 801 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,599 |
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What genre is Our Mutual Friend?
Our Mutual Friend is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Our Mutual Friend worth reading?
Based on 18.6K reader ratings, Our Mutual Friend has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Our Mutual Friend?
Our Mutual Friend has 801 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Our Mutual Friend?
Our Mutual Friend was written by Charles Dickens. It was first published in 1865.
What is the ISBN for Our Mutual Friend?
The ISBN-13 for Our Mutual Friend is 9780375761140.0.
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