When a new novel is described/celebrated as "Dickensenian," that makes me less inclined to read it, even tho I like Dickens (in doses).
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@HeerJeet Maybe but the tweets & review quotes I'm seeing re a particular new novel intend it as an accolade. -
@JamesWolcott Oh yeah, I know "Dickensian" is used as praise but I think it usually in reality means the traits I listed.
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