130 pages • 4 hours read
Charles DickensOliver Twist
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1838A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Oliver Twist follows the life of Oliver, an orphan who endures neglect and abuse in various workhouses before escaping to London where he falls in with a gang of young pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin. Oliver's misadventures lead him to the benevolent Mr. Brownlow, who tries to help uncover his true identity, while villainous figures scheme against him. Explores abuse, murder, and crime.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens masterfully explores themes of poverty and social injustice through vivid characters and a gripping narrative. Praised for its emotional depth and social commentary, some readers find the plot meandering and certain characters overly sentimental. Despite minor criticisms, it remains a powerful and influential work.
Who Should Read Oliver Twist?
A reader who enjoys Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens likely appreciates classic literature with rich, historical settings and vivid character portrayals. Fans of social commentary and coming-of-age themes, similar to those in Les Misérables by Victor Hugo or Great Expectations by Dickens himself, will find this novel compelling.
RecommendedReading Age
12+yearsLexile Level
900L