The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

The book is a humorous and satirical depiction of English society in the 19th century, told through the travels and adventures of a group of gentlemen from London, led by a kind-hearted and naive man. Their escapades take them to various locales where they encounter a plethora of eccentric characters and find themselves in comical and sometimes absurd situations. The narrative is interspersed with tales and anecdotes told by the characters themselves, adding to the richness and diversity of the overall story.

The 220th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 1328

Since this book was first published in 1836, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 1328.0.

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