Great Expectations
Charles Dickens, David Trotter, Charlotte Mitchell
Readers rate it 3.6 (988 on Hardcover)
548 pages
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A note for parents
Great Expectations is a classic coming-of-age novel that follows Pip's moral and social development from childhood to adulthood. While it contains some dark themes, violence, and mature emotional content, the narrative rewards honesty, humility, and compassion—core strengths of the work. The dense Victorian prose and complex social commentary make it most suitable for engaged readers in middle-grade and up, though younger readers may find it challenging without guidance.
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