Wonderful novel by Charles dickens. Review on Oliver Twist - Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist is one of the best creations of Dickens.Its a very touching story and a must read for literature lovers.

Story-Oliver Twist is the story of a small boy, Oliver who although surrounded by criminals and corrupt people remains pure-hearted and innocent.He is born in a workhouse, orphaned from childhood, in extreme poverty and misfortune. He was brought up in a firm with little food and few comforts.Then he is sent, first to Mr Bumble  and then to Mr.Sowerberry.When the torments go beyond his tolerance, he flees from there and on his way to London  meets the Artful Dodger who introduces him to Fagin.Fagin is a criminal and leader of a pick-pocketing group.He trains small children to pick-pockot and rob people.Once  Oliver manages to anyhow run away from there but is caught and brought back.

In a second attempt to push Oliver in crime, Fagin and his group forcefully indulge him in a burglary.But the burglary goes wrong and Oliver is wounded.He is taken care by the people whom he was suposed to rob:Rose Maylie and Mrs. Maylie.

Rose Maylie turns out to  be Oliver's aunt.Meanwhile, Edward Leeford, Oliver's paternal half- brother, joins hands with Fagin and makes plans to ruin Oliver's reputation.But Nancy who works under Fagin spoils their plans and when he comes to know about her defiance, she is killed for bringing their plans in the notice of Mr. Brownlow, a well off  person &Rose Maylie, Oliver's Aunt.Oliver is saved. The wrongdoers are punished.Fagin commits suicide.Edward being owner of half of his father's property, takes his share, finishes it, indulges in crime and dies in prison .Mr Bumble loses his job and has to work in the same workhouse which he lorded once.

Oliver is adopted by Mr Brownlow and lives happily with him.The story ends on a happy note.

I hope you enjoy reading this book.