Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Great Expectations

Charles Dickens with Margaret Cardwell (Contributor), Kate Flint (Contributor)

505 pages first pub 1861 (editions)

fiction classics literary mysterious reflective slow-paced
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An unknown benefactor provides Philip Pirrip with the chance to escape his poor upbringing. Aspiring to be a gentleman, and encouraged by his expectations of wealth, he abandons his friends and moves to London. His expectations prove to be unfound...

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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: 86% | 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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