A Twist

This is an experimental post. My niece was recently "encouraged" to read Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. And while she was reading, she entertained me with the chapter headings. So, I have NOT read Oliver Twist. I have no idea what it is about. (Shocking, I know, and criminal, but I have at least acquired a copy of it). But in reading through the chapter headings, we both decided it would be really funny to summarize Oliver Twist using only the chapter headings. So, here goes:

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Oliver. He had a childhood and grew up and got a job. He met some new acquaintances, but it turns out they weren't the best influences on him, which he learns the hard way. Then he met someone on his way to London, who was much better for him. Life was going pretty good, but some people were a little jealous. So they plotted, and Oliver got entangled in some not so good things, possibly including burglary. At this point, Oliver gets in with some good influences, and life is good, for a while. Then there is a new and unhappy adventure, and there are many more surprises. Death, unraveling of mysteries, marriage, the end.

So, there you have it. Oliver Twist in a nutshell. Full of plot twists, dynamic characters, and quality writing, I'm sure. If you read it before me, let me know what you think.