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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
The characters are so amazingly conveyed that’s it just makes it easy to absorb their emotions and love them.
Charles dickens use of vocabulary is meticulously thought out and yet it amazes me how perfect each new I learn word ties into its use in the sentence perfectly. A pure genius he is.
Also, so many of his sentences could make legendary quotes.
Concepts in the book:
Life’s purpose and desire for greatness through Pip,
blind, life-long love through Pip in Estella,
good heartedness in Joe and Biddy,
Value of friendship in Herbert,
Revenge obsession, sunk cost fallacy and parentification in Miss Havisham,
All are at the heart of the book, and many make you warm up as you read it. Yet there’s times where you feel sad, not overwhelming sadness, but a hollowness.
So many lessons to be learnt and relatable themes throughout the book that you might not pick up if you read this book growing up.
Can be a tricky read at times, as although the writing is rich and intricate, it is can be dated and complex. Archaic may be the term I am looking for.
4/5. I would recommend for all to read. Liked it a lot personally as many themes felt relatable to me.
Cons: Just felt like the character list was small at times, even though this could be seen as a plus as you get to know them more. And idk it was just missing something I can’t put my finger on. Maybe not such a basic ending? (Let me know your thoughts)
p.s. Joe and Herbert are two of my favourite characters ever. (I don’t care if they are too good to be true, Dickens makes me believe they’re real)
Charles dickens use of vocabulary is meticulously thought out and yet it amazes me how perfect each new I learn word ties into its use in the sentence perfectly. A pure genius he is.
Also, so many of his sentences could make legendary quotes.
Concepts in the book:
Life’s purpose and desire for greatness through Pip,
blind, life-long love through Pip in Estella,
good heartedness in Joe and Biddy,
Value of friendship in Herbert,
Revenge obsession, sunk cost fallacy and parentification in Miss Havisham,
All are at the heart of the book, and many make you warm up as you read it. Yet there’s times where you feel sad, not overwhelming sadness, but a hollowness.
So many lessons to be learnt and relatable themes throughout the book that you might not pick up if you read this book growing up.
Can be a tricky read at times, as although the writing is rich and intricate, it is can be dated and complex. Archaic may be the term I am looking for.
4/5. I would recommend for all to read. Liked it a lot personally as many themes felt relatable to me.
Cons: Just felt like the character list was small at times, even though this could be seen as a plus as you get to know them more. And idk it was just missing something I can’t put my finger on. Maybe not such a basic ending? (Let me know your thoughts)
p.s. Joe and Herbert are two of my favourite characters ever. (I don’t care if they are too good to be true, Dickens makes me believe they’re real)
Disliked it the first time around, 2 or 3 years ago, but I loved it now. I'm not sure what had changed in the interim -- my housemate suggests that it might be accumulated life experience, but I have no idea what I've picked up which would make me suddenly start appreciating Dickens more. Maybe once I already knew the gist of what happens, I could fly through the text and pick up more on the unabashedly fun and witty bits--? I don't even know.
Either way, it's a good read, and I can definitely see why it's such a classic. The changed ending is interesting, too -- I can't quite decide which one is 'better'.
/being vague, avoiding spoilers
Either way, it's a good read, and I can definitely see why it's such a classic. The changed ending is interesting, too -- I can't quite decide which one is 'better'.
/being vague, avoiding spoilers
A literary masterpiece. Definitely my favorite of Dickens. This was an amazing story with a powerful lesson behind it. Reading about Pip and his coming-of-age journey was not just enjoyable, but also thought-provoking. Pip is one of my favorite protagonists ever, because of how realistic his wants and wishes were and his moral development was satisfying to see through to the end. Aside from him, there were numerous likable and memorable characters such as the loyal friend Herbert, the generous (true gentleman) Joe, and the unique (so-called) villain of the story Miss Havisham.
“You are in every line I have ever read.”
There was something bittersweet about the story, the relationship between Pip and Estella, The Convict's storyline, and the ending in general. It makes me sad somehow but I still loved the cautionary tale of this book.
“You are in every line I have ever read.”
There was something bittersweet about the story, the relationship between Pip and Estella, The Convict's storyline, and the ending in general. It makes me sad somehow but I still loved the cautionary tale of this book.
Well, I tried this for a second go and did make it further this time (up to page 340), but I just can’t continue. I’ve been forcing myself to try to read 1-2 chapters a day, but it’s a chore. I still think the first half is far better and exciting compared to the 2nd half. It is sooo boring. And I really dislike where the plot is going the more I read. I guessed who Pip’s benefactor was easily.
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
challenging
mysterious
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes