Great Expectations: Chapters 1-9

“God bless the poor little child, there’s room for him at the forge.”

Hello, readers!

I’m glad to have you aboard as we embark on this new era of The Big Read. I first read Great Expectations late last year; while I certainly enjoyed it, I probably went a bit too quickly and definitely missed some of the nuance.

As I re-read it this year, there’s no doubt that Dickens’ work deeply rewards slow and thoughtful reading. I’m …