Martin Chuzzlewit discussion

I have recently started this book, and I am 25% of the way through it (thank you, Kindle Paperwhite!). So far, it seems like a truly astounding book. I think that Dickens does a great job creating a good mix of grotesque characters, but gives them just enough room to breathe. I think that this book might belong up there with Bleak House and Great Expectations. Does anyone else agree?

Martin Chuzzlewit is my favourite of Dickens' books... although I've only read three so far.

Chuzzlewit and DOMBEY AND SON are 2 of Dickens' best, but they've never been all that popular. By the way, Tiberius, wait until you get to the anti-American part of the book; it's fascinating.

S wrote: "Chuzzlewit and DOMBEY AND SON are 2 of Dickens' best, but they've never been all that popular. By the way, Tiberius, wait until you get to the anti-American part of the book; it's fascinating."

I just got there recently. I love it! It is so interesting because it could easily be written today. People obsessed with money, but don't enjoy it. No interesting conversations, people obsessed with making money from real estate speculations. Good stuff.

I just finished "Martin Chuzzlewit," and thoroughly enjoyed it. It makes me want to re-read Dickens' other books, it's been many years.