Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Great Expectations

Charles Dickens

508 pages first pub 1861 (editions)

fiction classics mysterious slow-paced

Description

From the agony of Charles Dickens' disenchantment with the Victorian middle class comes a novel of spellbinding mystery and a profound examination of moral values. An orphan living with his older sister and her kindly husband, Pip is hired by weal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28,101 reviews

Moods

mysterious 50%
reflective 47%
emotional 41%
adventurous 32%
challenging 29%
dark 22%
sad 22%
funny 19%
hopeful 17%
tense 13%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 24%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.51

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