From Barnes & Noble Considered by many to be Dickens's greatest work, this is a timeless story where vindictiveness and guilt clash with love and gratitude. Enriched by a cast of unforgettable characters, from the orphan Pip to the convict Magwitch and the bitter Miss Haversham Amazon.com Review An absorbing mystery as well as a morality tale, the story of Pip, a poor village lad, and his expectations of wealth is Dickens at his most deliciously readable. The cast of characters includes kindly Joe Gargery, the loyal convict Abel Magwitch and the haunting Miss Havisham. If you have heartstrings, count on them being tugged. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From AudioFile In his reading of Great Expectations, Martin Jarvis exceeds even the greatest expectations: He is superb. In a novel that some say is Dickens's finest, numerous characters confront young Pip, coming from all manner of backgrounds and circumstances and, therefore, using a variety of geographical and social dialects. Jarvis is more than equal to the task of differentiating perfectly and consistently among them: the uneducated but good-hearted blacksmith, Joe; the convict Magwitch; the proper Miss Havisham; the puzzling Estella; along with other equally memorable friends and foes. To hear Jarvis tell their stories, you almost believe you're listening to a full-cast recording. This audiobook merits highest praise. T.H. An AUDIOFILE Earphones Award Winner. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine READER BIO Martin Jarvis was named Reader of the Year in 1996 by the British Spoken Word Association. He is a highly-recognized voice talent and his numerous readings for the BBC have earned him a wide and enthusiastic following. He recently appeared in the film, Titanic, and was the voice on The Audio Partners' publication of A Night To Remember, Ovid's Art Of Love, and Graham Greene's The Third Man
