Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Great Expectations

Charles Dickens with Radhika Jones

558 pages first pub 1861 (editions)

fiction classics mysterious slow-paced

Description

In an overgrown churchyard, a grizzled convict springs upon an orphan boy named Pip. The convict terrifies Pip and threatens to kill him unless the boy helps further his escape. Later, Pip finds himself in a ruined garden where he meets the embitt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32,473 reviews

Moods

mysterious 51%
reflective 48%
emotional 43%
adventurous 34%
challenging 29%
dark 23%
sad 23%
funny 19%
hopeful 16%
tense 14%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 25%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.51

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