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A review by velvettwink
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
3.0
Great Expectations is Dickens thirteenth novel and often cited as his greatest work, and whilst this is not an all time favourite, I can see why people love this book.
Ultimately this is a coming of age novel as we follow Pip, an orphan, from age six into his later life across these 500 pages. Along Pips journey we meet some iconic characters, namely Estella and Miss Havisham (and her famous wedding dress). Dickens discussion on topics of wealth and poverty, love and rejection were well realised.
Great Expectations for me was engaging enough so I was able to enjoy my reading experience, however I am just not a classics reader.
Almost every classic I read, I have an issue with the writing style and the pacing. This was a long enough book for not a lot to happen, and due to the old writing style, it takes a while to adjust.
Enjoyed my time reading this!!
Ultimately this is a coming of age novel as we follow Pip, an orphan, from age six into his later life across these 500 pages. Along Pips journey we meet some iconic characters, namely Estella and Miss Havisham (and her famous wedding dress). Dickens discussion on topics of wealth and poverty, love and rejection were well realised.
Great Expectations for me was engaging enough so I was able to enjoy my reading experience, however I am just not a classics reader.
Almost every classic I read, I have an issue with the writing style and the pacing. This was a long enough book for not a lot to happen, and due to the old writing style, it takes a while to adjust.
Enjoyed my time reading this!!