Introduction : I have not read much. I cannot read any and every book; I read only what I like very much. I like reading, for example, the poems of Nazrul and Tagore, the short stories of Tolstoy, the tales of Sherlock Holmes. And if I am asked to name one book as my favourite, I would mention Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens.
Story and main character : Mr. Pickwick is the central character of the story. But in this book the story is rather unimportant. It is the detachd incidents, that absorb my interest. Mr. Pickwick with his three associates Messrs Tupma, Shod-grass and Winkle forms the Pickwick Club. The story revolves round these Pickwickians; and how the PickwIckians meet with one experience after another and how they behave and react keep me eagerly expectant and often set me laughing boisterously. The characters are very likeable sorts. Mr. Pickwick is genial and good natured and obliging. Mr. Wardle is generous and hospitable. Sam Weller, Mr. Pickwick's devoted servant, with his peculiar articulation, is also quite agreeable.
Why I like it : And as the story draws to its end, everything is concluded to the satisfaction of everybody. The conversations contained in the book are an example in themselves, they illustrate what has been called Pickwickian humour in literary language. For all this, 'Pickwick Papers' is my favourite book. I have read it many times. Every time it gives me immense pleasure and new experience. It also increases my interest to such an extent that I have got more Interest to read books and books.
Conclusion : Whenever I am in low spirits or out of sorts I turn over some of the pages of this book and feel quite right and fresh. I cannot think that the book will seem to be dull even if I read it one hundred times. So this is my favourite book above all other books whatever. And I suppose similar feelings are cherished by a thousand others who have gone through it. It must be their favourite book as well.
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