Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens, is about an orphan. He stays nine years in a nasty orphanage. He is apprenticed to a person who takes care of dead bodies. Oliver decides to run away to London, where he finds Jack Dawkins and other orphans hired by Fargin as pickpockets. Fargin is kind however. Oliver is caught when he tries to pickpocket Mr. Brownlow who has a painting that looks very like Oliver. So Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver to his home and takes care of him. Oliver is happy there but Fargin is forced by a Mr. Monks to recapture Oliver. Oliver is brought back to Fargin and is sent to rob a house and is again caught and again taken care of the family. Mr. Monks wants Oliver recaptured again because he knows that Oliver has been left money from his father. Oliver finds out and also finds out he has some relatives alive. After Mr. Monks fails again to recapture Oliver, he goes to the United States, and Oliver lives happily, being adopted by the family.
This is a very good novel. It is a classic and also was very interesting. It shows how London was during the industrialization period and also shows realities about human character. It is emotion provoking as well as a page-turner. I really recommend it to anyone looking for something to read.
-Reviewed by M. Hovanesian
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens, is about an orphan. He stays nine years in a nasty orphanage. He is apprenticed to a person who takes care of dead bodies. Oliver decides to run away to London, where he finds Jack Dawkins and other orphans hired by Fargin as pickpockets. Fargin is kind however. Oliver is caught when he tries to pickpocket Mr. Brownlow who has a painting that looks very like Oliver. So Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver to his home and takes care of him. Oliver is happy there but Fargin is forced by a Mr. Monks to recapture Oliver. Oliver is brought back to Fargin and is sent to rob a house and is again caught and again taken care of the family. Mr. Monks wants Oliver recaptured again because he knows that Oliver has been left money from his father. Oliver finds out and also finds out he has some relatives alive. After Mr. Monks fails again to recapture Oliver, he goes to the United States, and Oliver lives happily, being adopted by the family.
This is a very good novel. It is a classic and also was very interesting. It shows how London was during the industrialization period and also shows realities about human character. It is emotion provoking as well as a page-turner. I really recommend it to anyone looking for something to read.
-Reviewed by M. Hovanesian
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A boy named Oliver twist was born into a poor life at a workhouse in a anonymous town. He almost became an orphan because of his mothers death and his father was never there to be found. He was taken care of for nine years by a women named Ms.Mann. At Oliver's ninth birthday he is taken out of there to weave and pick things at the main warehouse. One person will be payed money if they take care of Oliver and somebody named Mr. Sorrowberry takes him. He is taken care of under his hands. Mr. Sorrowberry has a sad marriage and the wife doesn't like Oliver because he likes Oliver. Noah makes fun of Oliver's biological mother and Oliver rages and beats up Noah and Mr.Sorrowberry is on Noah's side and helps subdue him. When Oliver is on his trip to London and meets up with two pick pockets he thinks are good people.
I really love this book. This book is a very sad book because Oliver is born with poverty and his mother had died. My favorite part of the book is when Oliver beats up Noah because he really deserves it for saying that about his mother. My least favorite part is since Oliver is a really innocent boy he doesn't know that the two people he encounters in London are two pick pockets. This book made me feel inside very sad because if i was Oliver would be so sad i wouldn't want to do anything. I recommend this book to everybody because some people don't appreciate their life and they want more and look at Oliver's life. Hes poor and cant afford anything while people are waiting every month to get a new present or what they want.
Reviewed by Alex Michael, Grade 7
Pacific Park Library
"Oliver Twist" is a classic novel written by Charles Dickens. The story revolves around the life of Oliver, an orphan who endures a harsh existence in the workhouse before finding himself entangled in the dangerous underworld of London. From his encounters with the manipulative Fagin and his gang of juvenile thieves to his struggle for survival and quest to discover his true identity, Oliver's journey exposes the social injustices, poverty, and cruelty of Victorian society. The novel explores themes of poverty, morality, and the inherent goodness within individuals, while providing a vivid portrayal of 19th-century London and its disparate social classes.
Oliver Twist is widely regarded as a literary masterpiece, showcasing Charles Dickens' storytelling prowess and his ability to shed light on the social issues of his time. "Oliver Twist" offers a compelling narrative filled with memorable characters, vivid descriptions of Victorian London, and a commentary on poverty and inequality. Readers who appreciate richly detailed historical settings, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes would likely enjoy this book. It exposes the dark underbelly of society while emphasizing the resilience and inherent goodness of the human spirit. "Oliver Twist" can evoke a range of emotions, from sympathy for the downtrodden to outrage at the injustices depicted. It serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by the marginalized and prompts reflection on the societal factors that perpetuate inequality.
Reviewed by Abraham, Grade 9
Montrose Library
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