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Summary: No movie has gotten this story right
Review: This is a story that only Dickens could tell, and no Hollywood screenwriter can capture the same. Dickens created characters that can not be placed in another time. Pip is a blacksmith apprentince and meets up with a man in a graveyard named Magwitch. He helps Magwitch out and then Magwitch takes the blame and gets sent to Australia to pay for Pip's crime. Pip is then invited to play at Miss Havisham's manor with her ward Estella. And Miss Havisham uses Estella to despise any man. Since Miss Havisham was betrayed by her husband to at the altar by not showing up, she feels it's her life's duty to make all men suffer. So Estella makes Pip feel horrible for his hands and only allows him to get close enough to toil with him. You feel so sorry for Pip and how he is tormented by Estella. All the while he gets money from an unannounced bennefactor that turns his life around. And he moves to London to become a gentlemen. A great story about friendship. Dickens created quite a story that nobody can quite capture the same.
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Summary: While a very good book I Expected it to be better
Review: "Great Expectations" seems to be a term used to describe a young man with expectations of becoming a Gentleman. This is the story about a young boy named Pip who though considered poor, was raised as an apprentice in a respectable trade. When his parents died when he was very young he was brought up by his older sister and her husband Joe Gargery the blacksmith. Joe although a little slow, acts in many ways as a loving father and friend to the boy, and is more noble than any of the other characters in the whole book. His older sister however isn't as nice, and in the modern day world probably would have been brought up on charges of child abuse. (If this book was ever remade into a modern day movie I couldn't think of anyone else I'd rather see playing Pip's older sister than Kathy Bates. I pictured her every time the character is mentioned.)Pip then comes into some money by a mysterious benefactor, and becomes an ungrateful little boy who looks down upon those he used to associate with and puts on airs. At this point, in my opinion Pip becomes a very unlikable character for most of the remainder of the book. He believes Miss Havisham who is a mysterious mean old wealthy lady is his benefactor and falls in love with her adopted daughter Estella. I believe this makes Pip look very shallow, since the only redeeming quality she seems to possess is her looks. Pip moves to London and is entrusted to a lawyer named Jenkins and his assistant Wemmick to teach him how to become a gentleman. The lawyer Jenkins, while unloving, is likeable, and in his own way noble. Wemmick who leads a double life is one of the best characters in the book. (I believe there are many people who would like to keep their work life separate from the home life, and can relate to this character.) Jenkins hires a tutor for Pip to teach him how to act like a gentleman. It seems that all the gentleman in this story do however is spend money. Pip and the tutor's son Herbert who becomes Pip's best friend then proceed to work themselves into debt. A pirate which Pip met in his childhood comes back into this life, and brings many changes. (The pirate Pip meets reminded me of the sea captain from "Treasure Island", or the main character in the "Count of Monte Cristo".) In the end Pip tries to redeem himself, and in some ways does. There are some plot twists and mysteries to solve. Some work out well and are pleasant surprises, others just seem unnecessary to the story.
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Summary: Two Thumbs Up
Review: Charles Dickens has written extrodinary books such as Olivet Twist, David Cooperfield, A Christmas Carol, and of course Great Expectations. You have not read a novel until you have read Great Expectations. It is truly one of Charles Dickens best. In a dramatic story about adventures and drama, Pip faces his greatest adventure. He is trying to reach his goal in life - great expectation. This story has its ups and downs, but otherwise it is dazaling and spectatuliuar. That is why I give Great Expectations two thumbs up.
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Summary: not quite finished
Review: I haven't finished the entire book yet, but have wanted to read it for years. The modern movie adaption with Ethan Hawke is one of my favorite movies and I always thought it was a beautiful love story with a real human quality. The book is much different then the movie, but however I believe the modern adaption was incredibley well done considering the difference in time. The book is aslow start but once you are adjusted to the language its actually fast paced reading... especially when Estella returns. My first Dickens and won't be my last. I believe everyone should read the classics
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Summary: A classic!
Review: Truly one of the best books I've read. I could hardly put it down- I carried it everywhere I went. The novel has humor, suspense, and action. All of the characters are delightful and important to the story. And I like the revised ending better than the original.
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Summary: YOUR LIKING IT DEPENDS ON YOUR TASTE!
Review: This version of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" may make a fine read: but that really depends on your taste. Yes, Charlotte Mitchell tailored it well. The overall layout is good; although some chapters may dampen your interest if you are a reluctant fan of 19th Century English.
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Summary: This book is great!
Review: Although this book is a bit slow moving at times, it is worthwile sticking with it to the end. A timeless classic about love, happpiness, and family, this book really carries a lot of hidden meanings, so read closely. You are sure to love the wonderfully drawn out characters and plots!
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Summary: Dickens's verbose novel
Review: This novel by Charles Dickens is very well written, although very verbose. The novel has a good plot, but the writting is sometimes hard to follow. It took me one whole month to read the book and fully understand it. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in the classics, because it has a great story. Readers beware though, they must be ready to analyze everything in order to understand the novel
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Summary: Great Expectations.
Review: I got this book assigned to me near the first day of high school this year, and just got finished reading it about a week ago. Let me tell you something, if you know about Dicken's life, this story is kinda based on it. Let me also say this book is extremely boring in the beginning, because you are learning the peices of the puzzle, but the second half is excellent, and all the peices of the puzzle came together, which is why this is an excellent book. My favorite character was definetely Miss Havisham. Don't give up on this book!!! This is the kind of book I think needs a small sequel.
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Summary: Worst book ever
Review: this has got to be the worst book i have ever read. first off, for me, the storyline shure cured my insomnia. you will get bored from the first paragraph. his sentences are difficult to understand and very lengthy. my sugestion, borrow from the library before you consider buying this book.
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