This is Dickens' eighth novel, originally serialized over many months. Thus reading it in one summer makes us "binge" readers! The book follows the life of David Copperfield, whom we meet as a young child. His father died before he was born but he is doted on by his loving mother and Peggoty, the faithful household servant. When an evil step-father shows up, David's life changes for the worst and tragedy occurs when his mother dies. Now an orphan, David struggles to subsist and finally travels by foot to appeal to his aunt for assistance. Betsy Trotwood is eccentric, independent and welcomes David into her life. At this point, things are looking up. The story follows David into adult life as he makes his way surrounded by good people and bad. He is the central character but is often less interesting than those around him. I was taken by the story from the start and enjoyed this novel throughout.
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