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Great Expectations

Charles Dickens

Start date: January 15, 2016

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Sep 30, 2017 Mary Paul rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is some of Dickens at his finest- characters like Havasham and Old Joe really sparkle into the public imagination. Unfortunately, it fizzles into a non-committed end— I had read about his OG ending (which was poorly received) and didn't think it was much better. Perhaps I'm just a boring romantic? ...more

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Jan 31, 2024 Debbie Hughes rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

WOW!! Why oh why don’t we read more classics?!!
I have made it a goal to read at least one a year. Not much I know but hopefully will beat that goal.
Charles Dickens is a great storyteller and gives you an intriguing ride. To think this was written in 1859 and would make a great discussion book. Yes it is a bit long, I read some and listened to a lot on audio.
Let’s all read a few more classics.
Oh and there is a great version of Great Expectations from 2011 from PBS I think. Miss Haversham is un ...more

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