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ac_52's review
3.75
The story itself is a bit confusing- no fault of the artist or adaptist at all. The story itself is really boring, but the artwork brings a nice charm to enhance the content of the story.
dreamerfreak's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Classism
Moderate: Kidnapping, Violence, Alcohol, Death of parent, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood and Child abuse
modefii's review
3.0
I have a love/hate relationship with classics - books, movies games, etc. Some age well, some like curdled milk. However, having a manga adaption of classics brings them new life. Highly recommend to anyone who feels the same!
readaroundtherosie's review
3.0
If there's one thing that really makes these manga classics worth while, it's the super adorable art and the cleanliness of it all. The pages aren't overcrowded with dialogue and excessive information. The artist and author have worked together to make a lovely overall reading experience.
Reading this gives you a general overview of the story- expectedly, some of the plot from the original is removed. The author and artist use the backbone of the plot to tell the story succinctly and beautifully.
Reading these are great if you'd rather not commit to reading classic novels in full, or if you're not wanting to deal with reading the older language style.
I find experiencing classics in other formats first (manga, movies, or tv adaptations) also helps with understanding the story and context of events, before delving into the originals (or help you decide if you want to read the originals at all).
Overall 3.5/5
Reading this gives you a general overview of the story- expectedly, some of the plot from the original is removed. The author and artist use the backbone of the plot to tell the story succinctly and beautifully.
Reading these are great if you'd rather not commit to reading classic novels in full, or if you're not wanting to deal with reading the older language style.
I find experiencing classics in other formats first (manga, movies, or tv adaptations) also helps with understanding the story and context of events, before delving into the originals (or help you decide if you want to read the originals at all).
Overall 3.5/5
bookarina's review
4.0
Hello,
Disclaimer, received this book in exchange for an honest review!
I LOVE CLASSICS, or at least most of them.
I knew that any Charles Dicken would be difficult for me to get into due to the writing style, the length and the fact that he was paid by the length of his books rather than the plot which made his book excessively long.
I really enjoyed the story, the manga format really made it come to life.
I would recommend to anyone who finds classics or certain classics daunting to give these manga a try.
While it isn't exactly the same, and doesn't contain the same amount of details, it truly gives the reader a new or amazing experience of a classic read/never read before.
Overall great, I gave this ; 3.9/5 stars
-Bookarina
Disclaimer, received this book in exchange for an honest review!
I LOVE CLASSICS, or at least most of them.
I knew that any Charles Dicken would be difficult for me to get into due to the writing style, the length and the fact that he was paid by the length of his books rather than the plot which made his book excessively long.
I really enjoyed the story, the manga format really made it come to life.
I would recommend to anyone who finds classics or certain classics daunting to give these manga a try.
While it isn't exactly the same, and doesn't contain the same amount of details, it truly gives the reader a new or amazing experience of a classic read/never read before.
Overall great, I gave this ; 3.9/5 stars
-Bookarina
piperkitty's review
5.0
Manga Classics: Great Expectations
Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens, Crystal S. Chan, Nokman Poon
Earc: NetGalley
Publisher:
Manga Classics Inc., Manga Classics
Publication Date: 11 March 2015
Genre : Classic, Comic and Manga, Teens and young adult
Another great volume of comic book classics.This is a great way to introduce teenagers and older children to literary classics.Yes, it may not be as complete as the whole book.
Somebody Recommended as a gift for someone else or for yourself (the picture is beautiful), but be careful of the sweet and sour ending. Manga Classics is a great addition to any collection. Non-manga graphic novel retellings can be very successful, but comic book classics are more consistent in artwork and quality. High expectations are no exception. I always seek out all new manga classics released in my collection to help my ailing readers! Pip is an orphaned boy who is being raised by his older sister and blacksmith husband. He helps escaped prisoners by giving them files and food. He occasionally visits an elderly woman named Miss Havisham and is in love with her adopted daughter Estella. Pip becomes an apprentice blacksmith, and four years later a mysterious benefactor (whom he believes is Miss Havisham) buys his contract and sends him off to be trained as a gentleman. He continued to visit Miss Havisham occasionally over the years. He still loves Estella. Pip eventually discovers that his benefactor is actually the prisoner he helped. The prisoner is also Estella's biological father. Pip tries to help his benefactor escape her pursuit, but fails when her enemies reveal her, her benefactor died before her execution date. Years later, Pip visits Miss Havisham's abandoned house and sees Estella again. They part as friends.
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Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens, Crystal S. Chan, Nokman Poon
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amullen03's review
3.0
I think that it's really awesome to take a classic and turn it into a manga. My biggest issue is that it's hard to read on a tablet/phone. Since they are read back to front, you have to scroll all the way to the bottom to start the book. Also the page breaks are not very easy to see so sometimes you can not tell what page you are on.
Orphan Pip becomes a wealthy man despite his upbringing. The problem is that he deserts his friends and become truly arrogant. He's story is very relatable to kids. I like how the writers decided to leave the ending open instead of picking one of the two wtittens endings to allow everyone to think about what it could be.
Orphan Pip becomes a wealthy man despite his upbringing. The problem is that he deserts his friends and become truly arrogant. He's story is very relatable to kids. I like how the writers decided to leave the ending open instead of picking one of the two wtittens endings to allow everyone to think about what it could be.
bookishmisfit's review
5.0
I loved this movie and I loved this graphic novel. I read A Christmas Carol every year, but have never been able to read any other Dickens novel as it was originally set. This book made me want to watch the movie again.
kvcatnip's review
4.0
4.5 stars!
I received a copy of this in extra for an honest review!
I didn't know about this story beforehand, which was kind of great. I got to experience this as anyone else, and with a fresh perspective!
I really enjoyed this story, much to my surprise. I've always been hesitant to read any Charles Dickens. The art was pretty great, also! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to try either classics or manga!
I received a copy of this in extra for an honest review!
I didn't know about this story beforehand, which was kind of great. I got to experience this as anyone else, and with a fresh perspective!
I really enjoyed this story, much to my surprise. I've always been hesitant to read any Charles Dickens. The art was pretty great, also! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to try either classics or manga!