Great expectations
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3.5 • 63 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Great expectations, Charles Dickens. Revised version of http://ota.ox.ac.uk/id/1799 . Great expectations / Charles Dickens ; edited by Angus Calder Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 Calder, Angus 511 p. ; 19 cm Penguin Books Harmondsworth 1965 Penguin English library ; EL3
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This beloved classic from Dickens follows the life and adventures of a six-year-old orphan named Pip as he makes his way and comes of age in 19th-century England. Simon Prebble turns in a solid performance in this audio edition, offering up a lush and resolutely dramatic reading and creating a panoply of unique voices and accents for the book's many characters. But while Prebble's performance is lavish, it fails to distinguish itself from the scores of previous audio productions of Dickens's novels. Still, his reading remains a pleasure and a well-orchestrated introduction to the world of Dickens one that could serve as a wonderful opportunity for both fans and those new to the author's work.
Customer Reviews
Love conquers all
Such a fully developed character is our Pip, as we see him through all the too-human failings of his youth to the final doorway to his manhood. It starts a bit slow, but bear with it and you will be well-rewarded.
This ebook version has many typographical errors that make it difficult to interpret at times.
Outrageously Satisfying!
Great story, satisfying ending, everything in the plot fits together like a puzzle. Even cried a bit towards the end. All in all an amazing story and a great book!!
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Typos and missing text fatally mar a great novel.