Mister Pip - anyone read it?

[MrsMuddle]

I was dozing off, reading this lovely sedate story in bed, then OMG! I stayed up and finished the book. Would anyone like to discuss?

not read it, but i will now!

Just read it at christmas- fabulous!

I have just bought it for my father,primarily as i was brought up in Bougainville. Dying to get my hands on it.
Is Great Expectations essential reading beforehand? (Have read it but years agho.)

Wow! I actually had to wiki to find out about Bougainville- but the book was fascinating.
Nah- I haven't read GE in 25 years. Was most informative though

Well- you may have a different take on the situation there- would be interesting to know what you think once you've read it (I presume you'll pinch it once he read it?)

Oh yes.Was sorely tempted to do so before wrapping but resisted.

Moondog, never read GE, so not necessary at all. I'm dying to know what you thought of the book, having that background knowledge.

It will only take a couple of hours to get through, so stick the kids in front of the TV, read it and tell us what you thought.

I really loved the cover too (sorry)- I had the hb (from library) and the red inside with the cover art was just gorgeous.

Yes,it is rather beuatiful isn't it?

reviving this thread as have been wanting to discuss this for ages.

I loved the cover art.

I loved Great Expectations.

I hated Mister Pip.

I was really puzzled by it. Great writing in parts and in other parts totally duff (with some really basic editing problems too). I just didn't quite "buy" the voice of the narrator and had problems locating it timewise iykwim.

It is quite shocking about 3/4 through though isn't it? Didn't see that coming.

Yes- it all happened a bit suddenly! I think I was just in the right place to hear the narrator.

I agree with you margoandjerry. Didn't really enjoy it but it did make me want to re-read Great Expectations.

Just waiting to get it. Will come back when I'm done.