#45 in Contemporary fiction
Oliver Twist
- 342
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
- Film 1988 +11
- On screen
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About the book
Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress, is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens. It was originally published as a serial from 1837 to 1839 and as a three-volume book in 1838. The story follows orphan Oliver Twist, who, after being raised in a workhouse, escapes to London, where he meets a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin, discovers the secrets of his parentage, and reconnects with his remaining family.
On screen
This book has been adapted for the screen 12 times — from 1909 to 2007.
- FilmOliver & CompanyIMDb
- FilmOliver!IMDb
- FilmOliver TwistIMDb
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- FilmOliver TwistIMDb
- Short filmOliver TwistIMDb
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- SeriesOliver TwistIMDb
- TV filmOliver TwistIMDb
- FilmOliver Twist, Jr.IMDb
Adaptation data: Wikidata · On screen →
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.5 across 606 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 77% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Contemporary fiction average of 7.9. That is how 7.6 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.2 | 83 | 14% |
| Hardcover | 7.4 | 523 | 86% |
Frequently asked
What is Oliver Twist rated?
7.6 out of 10, from 606 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Oliver Twist worth reading?
Readers give it 7.6/10 from 606 ratings, which puts it ahead of 19 % of the Contemporary fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read Oliver Twist?
About 6 hours at an average reading pace — 342 pages.
Where does Oliver Twist rank?
#45 in Contemporary fiction on the current snapshot.
Has the book Oliver Twist been adapted for the screen?
Yes. The latest is Oliver & Company (1988); there are 12 adaptations in total.
How long is Oliver Twist?
It has 342 pages — shorter than 67% of the ranked books in Contemporary fiction.
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