Great Expectations
Paperback Published on: 30/01/2003
Price: £8.99
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A Great Bride Cake Of A Book
The first Dickens story I was ever exposed to was this one (through the medium of David Lean's magnificent film). I was scared, moved, entertained and seve... READ MORE
Your Great Expectations won't be disappointed
Philip Pirrip meets an escaped convict on the moors, and an unbelievable chain of events begins to occur. With themes of social mobility, uncertain parenta... READ MORE
Your Great Expectations won't be disappointed
Philip Pirrip meets an escaped convict on the moors, and an unbelievable chain of events begins to occur. With themes of social mobility, uncertain parenta... READ MORE
Great Expectations
When Pip is summoned to Satis house, crumbling home of the reclusive Miss Haversham and her adopted daughter Estella, he has no idea that his future is abo... READ MORE
Your Great Expectations won't be disappointed
Philip Pirrip meets an escaped convict on the moors, and an unbelievable chain of events begins to occur. With themes of social mobility, uncertain parenta... READ MORE
Your Great Expectations won't be disappointed
Philip Pirrip meets an escaped convict on the moors, and an unbelievable chain of events begins to occur. With themes of social mobility, uncertain parenta... READ MORE
Synopsis
'His novels will endure as long as the language itself' Peter Ackroyd
Dickens's haunting late novel depicts the education and development of a young man, Pip, as his life is changed by a series of events - a terrifying encounter with an escaped convict in a graveyard on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the bitter, decaying Miss Havisham and her beautiful, cold-hearted ward Estella; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor - and he discovers the true nature of his 'great expectations'. This definitive edition includes appendices on Dickens's original ending, giving an illuminating glimpse into a great novelist at work.
With an Introduction by DAVID TROTTER
Edited and with notes by CHARLOTTE MITCHELL
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780141439563
- Number of pages: 544
- Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 25 mm
- Weight: 364g
- Languages: English
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View allGreat Expectations
An awesome read. At once humorous, tearful, gut-wrenching and terrifying. A faultless plot-line glittering with some of literature's most famous characters... READ MORE
My first Dickens
It was a good start. I loved the characters, they felt real and rounded but also strange and original. I loved the feel of Dickens' London which is such a ... READ MORE
Maybe my Expectations were too great!
This novel is often listed as being Dickens' best work. It is a wonderful book but it is heavy going and is not my favourite pieces of work by him.
It is ... READ MORE
Great Expectations
Like the other classics books like this, it's more interesting than a paperback so I like the idea but the actual finish was a bit rough.
The best of Dickens.
Great Expectations is my favourite Dickens book. It is funny at times, yet serious when it needs to be. The story many themes, all of which are applicable ... READ MORE
Very good
Took a while to engage the old English phraseology but once I got in the swing it was an excellent read & needed that style of writing to make it work. Now... READ MORE
Wondrous
This is the first Dicken's book I ever read and I loved every second of it. It was recommended to me and I pass this recommendation to every single person ... READ MORE
Dickens' best novel EVER!
I've always loved this story, and this book is just perfect for a Dickens lover. Full of typical Dickens characters such as ex convict Magwitch and quiet s... READ MORE
A Great Read.
Super to have a copy of this Dickens and reacquaint with old friends.
One of his best.................
So, without ruining a perfectly good story.................it is a lovely tale of growth, development and courage. Dickens always writes with such love and... READ MORE
Good
Classic tale that I read at school. It's a decent story well told. It's age is reflected in the writing style so it can be a bit of a slog but it's worth ... READ MORE
Classic, funny, genuine.
You will find yourself revisiting this time and time again; a story you will simply hear echo in a thousand other stories, movies and novels.
A must read for Dickens fans but is it the "Greatest"?
Great Expectations has been an interesting reading experience, not least because it is such a beloved favourite of many Dickens readers, it is almost impos... READ MORE
great book!
although this book may be unnecessarily lengthy i feel that this general storyline was really good and i grew to love many of the characters.
Reread review
Classic tale that I read at school. It's a good story well told. It's age is reflected in the writing style so some may find it difficult to read. I've re... READ MORE
Well written
I love how Dickens described London, and they’re are two memorable characters- Miss Havisham and Joe Gargery, but I didn’t find the plot very interesting
Madly, truly and deeply met
A handful of Charles Dickens' works may compete for the title of "best novel". For diverse reasons. For lovable characters. For challenging plots. For the ... READ MORE