The ‘Barnaby Rudge’ Read: Week 9

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Last week, Joe Willet and Edward Chester both went courting their respective ladies — but it didn't go very well for either of them. This week, read chapters 15 and 16, and share your thoughts below.

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  1. Nina Avatar

    Wow, could Mr. Chester be more of a jerk? Yikes. He’s like a concentrated version of Mr. Turveydrop.
    In other news, I’m feeling this is a tad boring at present – anyone agree? Boz needs to pick up the pace and get back to the title character!

  2. Gina Avatar

    He makes me think of the Marquis St. Evremonde!

  3. Gina Avatar

    Oh, and the part where he doesn’t like the ungraceful way flies walk when they’re milky — SNORT! What a piece of work.

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  1. He did an audiobook of A Christmas Carol too.

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