Bleak House
by Charles Dickens, Nicola Bradbury, Hablot Knight Browne
Bleak House by Charles Dickens, Nicola Bradbury, Hablot Knight Browne holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 67.4K reader ratings. First published in 1853. The book spans 1,017 pages.
About Bleak House
Bleak House opens in the twilight of foggy London, where fog grips the city most densely in the Court of Chancery. The obscure case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, in which an inheritance is gradually devoured by legal costs, the romance of Esther Summerson and the secrets of her origin, the sleuthing of Detective Inspector Bucket and the fate of Jo the crossing-sweeper, these are some of the lives Dickens invokes to portray London society, rich and poor, as no other novelist has done. Bleak House, in its atmosphere, symbolism and magnificent bleak comedy, is often regarded as the best of Dickens. A 'great Victorian novel', it is so inventive in its competing plots and styles that it eludes interpretation.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Charles Dickens, Nicola Bradbury, Hablot Knight Browne |
| Published | 1853 |
| Pages | 1,017 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.00 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 67,433 |
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What genre is Bleak House?
Bleak House is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Bleak House worth reading?
Based on 67.4K reader ratings, Bleak House has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Bleak House?
Bleak House has 1,017 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Bleak House?
Bleak House was written by Charles Dickens, Nicola Bradbury, Hablot Knight Browne. It was first published in 1853.
What is the ISBN for Bleak House?
The ISBN-13 for Bleak House is 9780143037610.0.
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