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5.48k reviews for:
Great Expectations (Wisehouse Classics - with the original Illustrations by John McLenan 1860)
Charles Dickens
3.54 AVERAGE
5.48k reviews for:
Great Expectations (Wisehouse Classics - with the original Illustrations by John McLenan 1860)
Charles Dickens
3.54 AVERAGE
It felt like I was reading a book and not reading a story. Chapters felt too long and filled with fluff
let me tell you i didn’t have particularly great expectations for this novel. i’d read a tale of two cities last summer and though it was well written, i thought it long and uneventful.
however this has changed my opinion on dickens. though dense and long it was wholly engrossing with an incredibly engaging narrative voice and such interesting plot. it justified the novel’s length and for that i am glad.
this must have been the victorian netflix because i would’ve been so excited to read another chapter of this every week.
however this has changed my opinion on dickens. though dense and long it was wholly engrossing with an incredibly engaging narrative voice and such interesting plot. it justified the novel’s length and for that i am glad.
this must have been the victorian netflix because i would’ve been so excited to read another chapter of this every week.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was pleasantly surprised: having read multiple times that Dickens is as boring as it gets, I had prepared for the worst. Turned out to be a pleasant read.
The last quarter of the book was so exciting I couldn't put it down. I can see why there is some difference of opinion about the ending and agree the original ending is the better. What a thrilling, touching, funny story with scores of vivid characters, even minor ones, brought to life.
slow-paced
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
The story of Pip and his great expectations of going from a poor boy to a gentleman, spurned by his love for the cold-hearted Estella. There were so many surprising twists and turns that I genuinely never saw coming, but were wonderfully crafted into the story. It was emotional at some points and hilarious in others. The class commentary was a pleasant surprise for me and the ending was beautifully done!
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
I had to read this for an English class.