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I read this in 9th grade and it was very interesting plot-wise, but I preferred The Odyssey.
In the meantime, quite a few men I know love this book. Maybe they find Pip relatable? While I do think this book is one of Dickens' strongest in terms of construction I think he should have stuck with his original ending and I *still* think it's overrated. I will try it again one day to see if I like it any better, but I just love so many other Dickens' books so much more than this one (even if they are ...more
In the meantime, quite a few men I know love this book. Maybe they find Pip relatable? While I do think this book is one of Dickens' strongest in terms of construction I think he should have stuck with his original ending and I *still* think it's overrated. I will try it again one day to see if I like it any better, but I just love so many other Dickens' books so much more than this one (even if they are ...more
I re-read this so I can watch the latest film version guilt-free, and I liked it a lot. There is way more drama and action in it than what I remember from reading it in high school. I especially loved the theme of loyalty and forgiveness throughout.
Jan 19, 2008
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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it was amazing
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I read this for 9th grade English, not really expecting to enjoy it, but finding that I did. I recently discovered that what I read then was an abridged version. Now I've got to reread it in its entirety.
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Dec 13, 2008
Kaitlin
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Laurel Bradshaw
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Jaci McCon
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it was amazing
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