Paul Schlicke

"Conversations with Dickens" presents readers with an informative yet entertaining look into the life of Charles Dickens. The author uses the interview technique to "talk" with Dickens and relates this biographical information in a "question and answer" format. This method effectively captures the spirit and personality of Dickens.

I appreciated the introductory material that provided background information to the reader, before getting into the interview section of the book, although some of the information was repeated in the interview. I liked learning more about the life and personality of one of my favorite authors. Endnotes provide citations for the source mentioned in the text, as well as a bibliography for readers who like a more in-depth look at the life of this well-loved author.

Readers who desire a short biographical read with insight into the personality of Charles Dickens will appreciate this book,which can probably be finished in one or two sittings.

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Simply Charlie is a fantastic publisher that likes to "explore history's greatest movers and shakers." They publish books about authors, scientists, artists, and so on. Though I'm sure several volumes could be filled on each distinguished person, Simply Charlie condenses the information down to an informative but short book. Each book is written by a knowledgeable author. For example, Paul Schlicke, the author of Simply Dickens, has written several books on Dickens and served as president of the Dickens Society. He has many other accomplishments that point back to Dickens as well. If you have a question about Charles Dickens, he'd be the man to ask.

Simply Dickens is less than one-hundred pages. I wondered how much information Schlicke could include in such a brief book on such a well-known author. The answer: a lot. I was impressed with the wide variety of topics that were included. From Dickens' personal life to his great works of literature. Schlicke writes in an accessible way. He doesn't encumber readers with massive amounts of detail, but rather gives a smaller yet complete picture of who Charles Dickens was. This is a great book to read if you want to learn more about Dickens but don't have time to read a five-hundred-page biography. Readers of all ages can enjoy this book.

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