What the Book is about

Dodger, written by Terry Prachet, is a reimagining of the story of the Artful Dodger character from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. The book begins with the street urchin Dodger rescuing a young woman who is being kidnapped. We then follow our protagonist as he investigates the identity of the kidnappers to put an end to the threat once and for all.

My Review

What I liked:

The book is written in Dodger’s point of view, giving us a street urchin’s guided exploration of Victorian London’s less glamorous side and the characters doing their best to survive.

My Rating: 3.5 / 5

Overall, I found the book an enjoyable read. However, I felt the plot lacked a little tension to be considered one of Prachet’s better works.

Who would like reading this?

Fans of Terry Prachett, the Victorian era, and rascally protagonists.