juliebroten 's review for:

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

1.0

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I passionated hated Great Expectations when I was forced to read it in 9th grade, but I always suspected that the reason I disliked it so much is because we were tested on so many mundane details -- what time did the clock stop on Miss Havasham's wall, etc. I can now safely say that even when reading for fun, I still dislike Great Expectations. I can appreciate the deep character development, the coming-of-age plot turns, the vivid descriptions - but frankly, Dickens' wordiness makes me lose interest quickly.