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A rags to riches story - for more than one character. Like Dickens’ other novels, it was originally published in chapters in periodicals, so it’s broken up into manageable chunks, with most chapters ending at a turning point, so you want to read on.
Pip is an orphan being raised by his strict sister and henpecked husband Joe, a blacksmith. A wealthy woman (who was left standing at the altar and has lived in her bridal gown ever since) invites him to play with her ward, Estella, each week. She is ...more
Pip is an orphan being raised by his strict sister and henpecked husband Joe, a blacksmith. A wealthy woman (who was left standing at the altar and has lived in her bridal gown ever since) invites him to play with her ward, Estella, each week. She is ...more
Dickens books are nearly always the same. Character comes up from nothing, has a great adventure, meets many interesting folk along the way, and triumphs in the end, or at least doesn't come out too terribly bad. "Great Expectations" isn't any different, so if you like Dickens, this will please you.
Essentially, this is a story about longing. Pip longs to rise up out of his mundane, workaday life. Later on, he longs for the hand of the beautiful Estella. One of these aims he achieves, but it does ...more
Essentially, this is a story about longing. Pip longs to rise up out of his mundane, workaday life. Later on, he longs for the hand of the beautiful Estella. One of these aims he achieves, but it does ...more
It took me a while to get into this novel but eventually it grabbed my attention. Pip is one of the most dynamic characters I have read. Since the novel follows him through most of his life you get to see him learn, change, and mature. The other characters are interesting enough and are all good foils for Pip. I appreciate the twists and turns in the story. It never quite went as I thought it would. I also like that in his maturity Pip can see the errors in his ways and is always striving to be
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Aug 24, 2008
Katherine
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it was amazing
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This is my all-time favorite book! I love the story of Pip - I think what always captivated me was the love story between Pip and Estella, as well as the whole mystery behind Miss Havisham and the surprising ending of who his benefactor really is. I read this book when I was 17 and can read it again and again and again!
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