tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7425401134381509448.post5343590492995981171..comments2023-04-17T09:51:19.103-04:00Comments on Booknotes by Lisa: Great ExpectationsLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795619401977840939noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7425401134381509448.post-48674750396404824682008-02-04T13:55:00.000-05:002008-02-04T13:55:00.000-05:00literary feline, I felt the same way before readin...literary feline, I felt the same way before reading this book, but I was pleasantly surprised. You have to remember when it was written, but beyond some obscure words and phrasing (at least obscure to me), it is really a great book. <BR/><BR/>gautami tripathy, I'm not sure how I would have felt about this book if I had read it in high school. My guess is I would not have been as impressed as I am now. I think where we are in life and our moods play huge roles in how we feel about literature. <BR/><BR/>framed, I'm glad to hear you liked A Tale of Two Cities. I'm excited that I have so much more Dickens to read. This was my first introduction (rather late, I know)to Dickens, and I want more!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00795619401977840939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7425401134381509448.post-5048658122779960422008-02-03T21:49:00.000-05:002008-02-03T21:49:00.000-05:00I really didn't care for Grat Expectations. I lik...I really didn't care for Grat Expectations. I liked A Tale of Two Cities much better. But after reading two glowing reviews this week, maybe I should give it another try.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7425401134381509448.post-3251806516512995292008-02-03T02:16:00.000-05:002008-02-03T02:16:00.000-05:00I read it for my 12 grade course. I think I should...I read it for my 12 grade course. I think I should re-read this. I need to be re-aquainted with Pip, Miss Havisham, Estella etc.<BR/><BR/>Wonderful review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7425401134381509448.post-7939430460544578212008-02-01T22:01:00.000-05:002008-02-01T22:01:00.000-05:00This is a great review, Lisa. I admit to being a ...This is a great review, Lisa. I admit to being a little worried about this one, but yours, Andi's and Iliana's reviews sure make it sound like a must read.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7425401134381509448.post-55613531229920457582008-01-31T09:07:00.000-05:002008-01-31T09:07:00.000-05:00Nymeth, I know what you mean about being intimidat...Nymeth, I know what you mean about being intimidated by Dickens. But, I have to say that if the rest of his work is like this one, I've got a lot of good reading ahead of me.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00795619401977840939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7425401134381509448.post-87570089072893834522008-01-31T08:59:00.000-05:002008-01-31T08:59:00.000-05:00I have read very little Dickens (only the Christma...I have read very little Dickens (only the Christmas Books and a few short stories). Although I did enjoy what I've read, I've always felt somewhat intimidated by him, especially his longer novels. This one really sounds like something I'd enjoy, though. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7425401134381509448.post-39147906819133131512008-01-31T08:40:00.000-05:002008-01-31T08:40:00.000-05:00Aren't you glad you read that edition? I think it ...Aren't you glad you read that edition? I think it really added to the experience. Look forward to hearing what you have to say about it.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00795619401977840939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7425401134381509448.post-9361598175389343232008-01-30T17:55:00.000-05:002008-01-30T17:55:00.000-05:00Great review Lisa. I think we read the same editio...Great review Lisa. I think we read the same edition and I was also surprised to learn about the alternate ending. I still need to put some thoughts together on this one but overall I really liked it.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7425401134381509448.post-55635887095457541082008-01-30T13:19:00.000-05:002008-01-30T13:19:00.000-05:00I agree. The characters are so drawn in this book....I agree. The characters are so drawn in this book. I think this is one that I'll reread sometime in the future, as well.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00795619401977840939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7425401134381509448.post-51693355805150947642008-01-30T11:15:00.000-05:002008-01-30T11:15:00.000-05:00This is one of my favourite Dickens. I always get...This is one of my favourite Dickens. I always get frustrated with Pip, who comes out all right in the end, but spends a lot of time behaving like a real brat. But, there are some wonderful characters keeping him company, especially Herbert and Joe. In fact, I think I ought to go away and read it again sooner rather than later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com