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Estella's Revenge by Barbara Havelocke
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Having read most of Dickens' works, Estella's Lament was a dream to read. Stunning in its authenticity and a treat for those who lament the limited amount of books available from the era.
The Pickwick Papers and Great Expectations are my favourite works of Dickens and I have to say, Barbara Havelocke achieved that seemingly impossible task of remaining authentic to the original book, whilst writing in a manner accessible to a new generation of readers (I have discussed The Pickwick Papers with American friends who were put off by the language for example)
Being somewhat a purist in respect of classic literature, I felt that Barbara Havelocke's recreation is perfect in bringing Dickens into the 21st century, whilst keeping the story and prose firmly rooted in the era
The story is told from the perspective of Estella and it is atmospheric, dark, and reflects the original work beautifully. We delve deeper into the minds of our beloved characters, gleaning a greater understanding of the bitterness, the pain and resentment. The weaving of the two timelines is artful and immersive
I believe that this book will in time be shelved next to Great Expectations as an essential complimentary read and I do not make that compliment lightly. Stunning
Thank you to Netgalley, Caneo Hera and Barbara Havelocke for this outstanding Arc. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own
The Pickwick Papers and Great Expectations are my favourite works of Dickens and I have to say, Barbara Havelocke achieved that seemingly impossible task of remaining authentic to the original book, whilst writing in a manner accessible to a new generation of readers (I have discussed The Pickwick Papers with American friends who were put off by the language for example)
Being somewhat a purist in respect of classic literature, I felt that Barbara Havelocke's recreation is perfect in bringing Dickens into the 21st century, whilst keeping the story and prose firmly rooted in the era
The story is told from the perspective of Estella and it is atmospheric, dark, and reflects the original work beautifully. We delve deeper into the minds of our beloved characters, gleaning a greater understanding of the bitterness, the pain and resentment. The weaving of the two timelines is artful and immersive
I believe that this book will in time be shelved next to Great Expectations as an essential complimentary read and I do not make that compliment lightly. Stunning
Thank you to Netgalley, Caneo Hera and Barbara Havelocke for this outstanding Arc. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own