This is the story of Oliver, a young orphan living on the streets of 19th century London. When he finally finds his place among the homeless, it is with a band of petty thieves and a compassionate mother figure named Nancy. Although Oliver goes along with this lifestyle, something inside him knows this is not where he should be. By chance, Oliver meets a wealthy English Gentleman, who realizes Oliver may in fact be more to him than just an orphan.
Review
I can’t say much for Dickens. I really enjoyed A Tale of Two Cities, but Oliver Twist was a little much for me. The children in Dickens’ books are always written as poor unfortunate pieces of trash, and they always reside in the same dark, uncaring world. It is a well, written book, but there are things that I would much rather spend my time doing (like slitting my wrists). Oliver Twist, like most Dickens books, is neither a quick nor a light read. If you enjoy reading typical Dickens, this book is for you.