Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Great Expectations

Charles Dickens

508 pages first pub 1861 (editions)

fiction classics literary mysterious reflective slow-paced
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From the agony of Charles Dickens' disenchantment with the Victorian middle class comes a novel of spellbinding mystery and a profound examination of moral values. An orphan living with his older sister and her kindly husband, Pip is hired by weal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38,328 reviews

Moods

mysterious 49%
reflective 49%
emotional 44%
adventurous 34%
challenging 29%
sad 24%
dark 21%
funny 20%
hopeful 17%
tense 14%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 26%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.52

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