Great Expectations
By Charles Dickens
- Release Date: 1861-07-30
- Genre: Classics
Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
Charles Dickens’ classic explores potent themes like good versus evil, crime, repentance, love and betrayal. At the center of the story is Pip, an impoverished orphan who dreams of a better life. When a mysterious benefactor gifts Pip a substantial fortune, he’s rescued from a life of deprivation and abuse-and introduced to a memorable host of characters: the bizarre Miss Havisham, a wealthy heiress who was spurned at the altar; her cold, austere ward Estella, who eventually breaks Pip’s heart; and an escaped convict who teaches Pip that people aren’t always what they seem.
Dickens’ novel-which was originally serialized in a weekly newspaper-contains major plot twists at every turn, which accounts for its enduring popularity. It’s a gripping read and a thrilling portrait of Victorian England.
Reviews
Could have been better
3By PonderYourThougtsI wish I liked it more! But it was long and boring in so many parts. I liked the lessons and morals it was trying to teach.Love
5By destiny_nadiaSuch an amazing author. Such an inspiring and beautiful book.South park
5By madeleine woodThis was literally a South Park episode, but in more detail, I love this bookLovely book!
5By jenhpdGreat expectations is a wonderful book, worthy of re-reading.Great Expectations
5By sometimers3I haven’t read many of Dickens books and I think I’ve been missing a lot. As I read the book I felt it had really no former plan for the story and he just ingeniously wrote as his thoughts led him. He was an amazing author as we all know. I will read more of his books. This book was the clincher.Must read
5By Dalton TaylorOne of my favorite books of all time! Even in the past, existed real life issues. Everything comes full circle with time. This story is a masterpiece!Darker than Drood
5By W. Grey ChampionTold in the first person, this suspenseful, amazing tale evinces the terrible ways that adults abuse, manipulate, and distort the lives of innocent children in their power. Led astray into the clutches of a spectral old hag, poor Pip sees his “great expectations” evaporate - and ends a bachelor! Dickens is the best- addictive!Something for Everyone
5By Dr MKTA great story with elements to satisfy every reader-adventure, mystery, sadness, joy and surprises. Dickens weaves all these into a journey with a timeless universal truth.Burrr
3By yas9473Too boring with a spice of I-do-not-see-women and women are merely objects . I liked the Shakespearean era thoYk it wasn’t bad
4By anti_m*hoyoif i read this w/o summaries and my teacher’s plot explanations id give this a solid 1 star but it kind of gets better at the end. like it’s easier to understand and more interesting, at least for me. characters are a 10/10 frl
