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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Pip’s story is one that feels familiar, even before you turn the pages. A young boy, brought up by his sister and her husband, who has a run—in with an escaped convict. For his kindness on this occasion, Pip is remembered. After being taken to Statis House to meet Miss Havisham and her beautiful ward, Estella, Pip harbours dreams of one day being worthy of this young girl. His expectations are close to being met when a mysterious benefactor awards him a generous sum of money and an annual income. The only stipulation is that he must ask no questions as to the origins of his fortune. Pip, having higher opinions of himself than are perhaps warranted (and turning his back on those who could have counselled him) squanders his opportunity and ends the book in much the same financial situation as he started, though wiser.
There are so many recognisable scenes and characters in this book. As I came across each I felt on familiar territory, even though I don’t recall ever having read the book before.
As with any Dickens there’s a huge cast of characters, some more memorable than others. There’s the expected authorial voice commenting on social issues and telling us how we should see each person. In Joe Gargery and Herbert Pocket we have two of the most genuine characters created. And in Pip we have an insufferable idiot who comes close to throwing everything away for the allure of money and reputation. Thankfully, by the end of the novel he is a little more self-aware.
This may well be regarded as one of Dickens’s best works. It is, as always, eminently readable and full of scenes that stand out vividly. For the frustration I felt at Pip’s character throughout I can’t award five stars.
There are so many recognisable scenes and characters in this book. As I came across each I felt on familiar territory, even though I don’t recall ever having read the book before.
As with any Dickens there’s a huge cast of characters, some more memorable than others. There’s the expected authorial voice commenting on social issues and telling us how we should see each person. In Joe Gargery and Herbert Pocket we have two of the most genuine characters created. And in Pip we have an insufferable idiot who comes close to throwing everything away for the allure of money and reputation. Thankfully, by the end of the novel he is a little more self-aware.
This may well be regarded as one of Dickens’s best works. It is, as always, eminently readable and full of scenes that stand out vividly. For the frustration I felt at Pip’s character throughout I can’t award five stars.
I know, I know, Dickens is supposed to be so great. I just can't get into it. He's too wordy.
I’ve tried twice to read this book, and I DNF’ed it both times. I think I’ve de-centered men too much from my life to be able to stand listening to one drone on and on with his daily inner monologue.
I couldn’t get past the vibes of “privileged white man writing style” to be able to actually experience the story. Which, I’m sure was a riveting story for the time it was written. Definitely not for me, though.
I couldn’t get past the vibes of “privileged white man writing style” to be able to actually experience the story. Which, I’m sure was a riveting story for the time it was written. Definitely not for me, though.
I’ve seen hundreds of adaptations from the BBC it seems yet I’m glad to have actually finally read it…
This was a classic Dickens with the normal descriptive characters that you can see elements of in real life people.
The characters although iconic are believable.
However.
This suffered like Dorian Grey for me… nothing much happens until the final few chapters… and as good as those chapters are.. it was a standard story with warnings and themes throughout…
So… average 3/5
This was a classic Dickens with the normal descriptive characters that you can see elements of in real life people.
The characters although iconic are believable.
However.
This suffered like Dorian Grey for me… nothing much happens until the final few chapters… and as good as those chapters are.. it was a standard story with warnings and themes throughout…
So… average 3/5
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Doesn't get better with time. This book was dense and dry even outside the educational setting. The endearing characters are swept aside, and the bland and tiresome brought to the forefront.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
reflective
slow-paced