Great Expectations

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Frank Muller

Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

When the young orphan called Pip encounters the escaped convict Magwitch, the child's life is altered forever - in ways he cannot even imagine. In the course of his story, Pip encounters such memorable characters as the eccentric Miss Havisham and her beautiful ward Estella - and a mysterious benefactor. This recording includes both of the endings Dickens wrote for this classic novel.

Public Domain (P)1987 Recorded Books

Excellent Rendering of a Masterpiece

Excellent story.

Excellent narration.

They are called classics for a reason.

Dickens never disappoints - try A Tale of Two Cities for another great audiobook.

could not finish

I have listened to other novels by Charles Dickens & loved them but I just could not finish this one. The narrator was OK but at times I felt like I was listening to a book written in a foreign language. The English of the time period in which this book was written is so different from the English spoken in America today that I really did not know what the characters were taking about. I simply got board and frustrated and could not finish the book.

My absolute favorite!

This is by far the most satisfying audio book to which I have ever had the pleasure of listening. I love the way Dickens writes in the first place, but Frank Muller brings this book to life. I'm certain that I wouldn't have enjoyed the print version as much as the audio. I must have read it in school, a hundred years ago, but I don't remember any of it. I will never forget it now.

Enjoyed this dickens tale

this is the first Dickens I have listened to, but I enjoyed it very much

Frank Muller brought the story to life!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! It is a classic and Frank Muller's reading of it brought it to life for me. Of course, Dicken's writing is beyond compare and having such an excellent reading of it was priceless. The way of speaking in old England and Muller's execution of that speech was just delightful. There are many phrases that stick with me now,

What did you like best about this story?

The setting, the reading of it. The way Dickens includes so much dialogue, and description of what is happening. You can visualize all of it.

What about Frank Muller’s performance did you like?

Muller's reading of Great Expectations was spot on. He brought the character's and setting to life and put them right there in my mind's eye. I will definitely watch for more books read by Muller. I would love to thank him for making a classic so much more enjoyable for me.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Somewhere along the way, I became a part of Pip's family and/or friends. Yes, the book and the reading of it endeared the characters to me and I felt many emotions along the way. I listen to these books during my commute to/from work. I could not wait to get on the road to find out what else was going to happen. I remember telling my Fiance at one point that Pip was in trouble and I had to find out what was going to happen to him. I will say though that the ending was a bit disappointing. I don't know exactly how I felt about both endings being included, but I know that was the right thing to do. Perhaps it wasn't the ending of the story that was disappointing, but the fact that the story had to end at all.

Any additional comments?

Bottom line is I LOVED it. I can't wait to get another classic that I should have read in high school and college, but never did. I am a very slow reader and audio books are such a positive part of my life. I don't have time to read and being able to listen to books in my car is such a plus. Also, if the book is read well, it adds something to it that I can't gain by reading it myself. I am sold on audio books and I am so grateful to Audible. It is a small price to pay for what I gain from these books. Thank you Audible. Thank you authors and especially, thank you readers!

It is Dickens

loved the story and the reading. very interesting and amazingly current story. the snobbery that can come from bettering yourself.

Enjoyable Enough

Every time I read/listen to this novel, I'm hoping for a little more than I get - probably because A Tale of Two Cities is one of my all-time favourites leaving me in great gasping sobs near the end. Great Expectations is enjoyable enough, an interesting story with appealing characters, but I'm never quite moved to anything more than passing interest. Still worth a listen.

The performance was fine, though a little fast. Perhaps that's just me though, I generally need a bit more time to process Dickens.

Wonderful classic

some funny
some sad
some unexpected
worth reading on rainy days
I think I like the original ending better

Was as good as it's title

Great book, great performance by my favorite narrator. Will save to listen to again.

New spin on an old friend

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

The alternate ending (that I never knew existed) was a real treat

What other book might you compare Great Expectations to and why?

Believe it or not.....The Firm

Which scene was your favorite?

Pip finally taking responsibility for his life near the end of the book, but not too late to make something of his life.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Pip finding out his true love would marry another man