tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post3025793296277657098..comments2024-03-26T13:05:44.788-04:00Comments on The Once Lost Wanderer: The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens (novel #109)Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-73821777079505346642022-04-16T18:53:07.218-04:002022-04-16T18:53:07.218-04:00Well said...yep, this one's a peach.Well said...yep, this one's a peach.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-51021711740969173732022-04-07T13:54:21.607-04:002022-04-07T13:54:21.607-04:00It is book that a sanguine and a reader will never...It is book that a sanguine and a reader will never forget. - From the time they, with Nellie, 'cower with the wrens', to the time when, to use Hugo's phrase, Little Nellies 'are warming their hearts without ruffling their diffidence'. <br /><br />I read (and looooved it) as a teenager but it was only later that I realized that it was one of Dickens' special gifts from his time working with lawyers. - The catharsis in Quilp ducking aside or under a table to make a face, or dance a jig, was fantastic.<br /><br />Also outside of scripture, the challenge issued over Little Nellie's still form will always be the most encouraging words you can share with your bereaved.<br /><br />May God bring us all safely aport. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549994331517561234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-16931475518190539652018-09-12T19:05:39.450-04:002018-09-12T19:05:39.450-04:00The title is intriguing, but is really just an inc...The title is intriguing, but is really just an incidental detail. It could have been any business. I still recommend it.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-85343330540358291592018-09-11T22:50:52.249-04:002018-09-11T22:50:52.249-04:00I've never read it, although I've been dra...I've never read it, although I've been drawn to the title, because I've heard that as you say, the ending is a big let down. I've always wondered whether I should reconsider.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-40273246076841920052018-09-10T17:41:16.945-04:002018-09-10T17:41:16.945-04:00Indeed, Dick and the Marchioness were a delight. I...Indeed, Dick and the Marchioness were a delight. It won't be my favorite Dickens either...not even close.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-25860325327330706922018-09-10T17:40:16.795-04:002018-09-10T17:40:16.795-04:00I was happy to be surprised. I'm just about ha...I was happy to be surprised. I'm just about half way through Dickens' novels now and haven't disliked any. (loved most)Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-58661807191729764472018-09-10T15:58:00.616-04:002018-09-10T15:58:00.616-04:00I just read this too for the same category. I lov...I just read this too for the same category. I love Dickens but this will probably not end up as one of my favorites. I kind of agree with Oscar Wilde. <br /><br />That said, I loved Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness as characters. Dicken's supporting characters are almost always a joy to read and often far more interesting than the protagonist.Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-43658394180883660302018-09-09T21:19:17.408-04:002018-09-09T21:19:17.408-04:00I liked it, too, and yes it is a bit of a surprise...I liked it, too, and yes it is a bit of a surprise what happens! It was the last of DIckens' novels for me and the most recent one I read, except for rereading Edwin Drood. I had the same expectations as you, I imagine, but no...reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818057262934008241noreply@blogger.com