In this article we will review Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.
Book Plot
Great Expectations charts the progress of Pip from childhood through often painful experiences to adulthood, as he moves from the Kent marshes to busy, commercial London, encountering a variety of extraordinary characters ranging from Magwitch, the escaped convict, to Miss Havisham, locked up with her unhappy past and living with her ward, the arrogant, beautiful Estella.
Pip must discover his true self, and his own set of values and priorities. Whether such values allow one to prosper in the complex world of early Victorian England is the major question posed by Great Expectations.
Great Expectations Rating : 3,79
Also book has 608 pages
Great Expectations Review
The beauty and pain of this captivating story deeply affect me. The characters are well-developed and the settings are so descriptive that I feel like I am right there with young Pip in the graveyard or in the forge with Joe. The vivid imagery makes me experience the story with all my senses. Great Expectations, despite being written in 1861 with a more formal language, is a timeless tale of love, heartbreak, and the consequences of our actions. The intricate plot and unexpected twists make it a truly satisfying read that shouldn’t be missed.
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