18 Aug

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Book Review: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Sometimes, a book finds you in moments of fleeting curiosity, and for me, Great Expectations came along during a rainy afternoon, when the shadows stretched long and I longed for a captivating escape. The name Charles Dickens has always resonated with me, an author whose narratives sparkle with life and emotion. I grasped this classic beloved by many and tucked into its pages, ready to embark on a journey through the trials and tribulations of a young boy named Pip. From the very...

04 Jul

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A Heartfelt Journey Through Time: Reviewing Dear Mr. Dickens When I first stumbled upon Dear Mr. Dickens by Lucy Hughes-Hallett, I was instantly intrigued. The premise—a correspondence between a Jewish reader and the iconic novelist Charles Dickens in the 1860s—promised to delve into both the power of literature and the complexities of cultural identity. As someone who has always admired Dickens for his empathy and social criticism, I couldn't help but wonder how this historical fiction would explore the tension between admiration and disappointment, especially through the eyes of...