Dickens

'[These] well-chosen excerpts reveal Dickens’s superlative gift for humour and the sheer delight he took in poking fun at his comic creations, such as Mr Micawber, Betsey Trotwood and Mr Pickwick. They seem so real, so flawed and human that we often forget they are actually fictional.' * Literary Laughs * This charming collection of extracts from Charles Dickens’ novels featuring his most beloved comic characters will leave the great writer’s many fans chortling. As author Nick Hornby says in his introduction to the book, “It is not hard to write comedy. It is hard, however, to write comedy that will stay funny for generation after generation.” It is safe to say that Dickens does this with great aplomb. * The Bookshelf * Dickens: The Funny Bits is a delightful and dippable anthology. It would act as a wonderful introduction to the author if you’ve not read him before, and if you’re an old hand it’s still going to be an enjoyable read by concentrating his humorous bits into one place. Whether presenting slapstick or satire, Dickens really is one of the funniest writers this country has produced, and if you have a sense of humour you’ll love this book.  -- Karen Langley