will need to re-read and re-read to write a review for this book.. so so many characters, as would truly be in any person's life while growing up.. from caring Mother, lovely Pegotty and her family, muderous Murdstones, innocent Li'l Emily, striking Steerforth, lovely Agnes, manipulating Heep, doting Dora and the dramatic Micawber.. we all have characters in our lives who are like those enacted by those in the nowel.. a humongous read.