Recently I have begun to read Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. It is a classic book that's title is familiar to most. Charles Dickens is a merit earning author who has many well known books. Though I have just begun to read this work of literature, the story is slowly pulling me in.
The book is dated in the 1800's, so reading descriptions and conversations may present a challenge. Personally, I read quickly, so I found this historic way of speaking, a challenge to read at my normal pace
Charles Dickens has many award winning books including Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Bleak House, and many more. According to Publishers Weekly, Great Expectations is considered one of Dickens' finest pieces of writing.
This book has more of an educational purpose as opposed to a 'fun' read. So far, I found the book to be subtly building suspense, through introducing a character as a convict, but I am not at the edge of my seat in excitement. Already by chapter three, the social lessons of not to take what is not yours and to not speak to strangers, were displayed by the predicament that the boy was in when he was forced to seal from his sister.
So far I am enjoying the novel and the peculiar combinations of characters. I like how the author describes the atmosphere and creates a mood so vivid that I know the characters' past without being told.
I would recommend this book for older audiences (15+) because of the challenge to follow the story due to the author's way of speaking.
Sounds like a great book, might have to check it out next :)
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