Our Mutual Friend

          I must admit, reading Dickens’s novels is always a challenge.  Not only are the majority of his works extremely long, but he tends to weave such an intricate web of characters and events you start to feel lightheaded after the first few dozen incidents -- and that is just in chapter one!  I am, however, a big fan of the BBC miniseries.  Today, we concluded their 1998 version of Our Mutual Friend.  It had everything that makes Dickens so Dickensian: mystery, misdirection, mistaken identity, secret love, unrequited love, forbidden love, hope, despair, disgust, and death, just to name a few.  Someday I WILL read all of Dickens’ works.  Until then, I would highly recommend this if you have six hours needing filling.  It pairs quite nicely with a stormy day and a warm blanket to curl up under.  :)