Great Expectations
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Great Expectations
Charles Dickens
4 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2019–2025.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
Dreams of a small boy, like every one of using childhood, dreams shattered, how he faced manfully, the cherishing of Estella's girlish grace and charm, even at advanced age--Alltouched my boyish heart.
Where it comes up
- The Mensa Reading List for Grades 9-12 2025 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What book have you re-read 3x or more? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Which books have you read more than once? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are your favorite books or essays written at least 100 years ago? 2019 · 1 recommendation