Great Expectations


Lu par Mark F. Smith

(4.7 stars; 1561 reviews)

This classic tale tells of an orphan, Pip, who through a series of strange circumstances first finds a trade as a blacksmith's apprentice and then learns that he has "great expectations" of a future inheritance from an anonymous benefactor. He soon learns to live the profligate life of a gentleman as he gradually sheds his associations with the gentle souls of his past, Joe (the blacksmith) and Biddy (a level-headed young lady). He throws his money at improving the prospects of his roommate and friend Herbert and his heart at an "ice princess" whose heart will never respond. But then an escaped convict from his distant past comes calling, and all Pip's hopes dissolve. (Summary by Mark F. Smith) (20 hr 26 min)

Chapitres

Chapter 1 12:42 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 2 22:35 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 3 12:46 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 4 23:08 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 5 26:07 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 6 5:10 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 7 27:47 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 8 30:54 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 9 18:11 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 10 16:25 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 11 34:34 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 12 14:45 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 13 19:59 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 14 5:29 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 15 28:12 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 16 11:56 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 17 21:14 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 18 33:07 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 19 37:49 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 20 19:56 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 21 12:09 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 22 32:36 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 23 21:03 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 24 15:32 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 25 18:21 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 26 17:32 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 27 19:57 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 28 15:00 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 29 32:20 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 30 22:42 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 31 14:34 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 32 14:29 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 33 18:13 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 34 15:24 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 35 20:23 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 36 17:23 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 37 18:40 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 38 33:09 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 39 32:30 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 40 35:12 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 41 14:24 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 42 20:43 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 43 13:02 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 44 20:04 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 45 19:37 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 46 19:02 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 47 16:54 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 48 18:22 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 49 24:18 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 50 10:37 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 51 20:02 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 52 13:19 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 53 32:23 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 54 35:58 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 55 18:26 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 56 14:09 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 57 32:07 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 58 21:32 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Chapter 59 11:09 Lu par Mark F. Smith

Critiques

A Timeless Classic Brilliantly Read


(5 stars)

This is one of those literary classics we all should have read in high school - but didn’t. Enough said. This version is noteworthy by how well it is read. The text is clear and accurate but when the characters speak Smith gives unique voices to each. He’s really good. Its like being at a live performance. Highly recommend...

from my first reading of this book when I was in school, throughout the years t…


(5 stars)

from my first reading of this book when I was in school, throughout the years that have led to now, it has remained a firm favourite. A message of the substance of friendship and love over 'portable property.'

Very well read


(5 stars)

A very skilled reader makes this long classic flow by smoothly and enjoyably. I'd never read this one before, or much of Dickens, so, as such, had no "expectations", but was pleasantly surprised by his wit and beautiful prose without too much Victorian lugubriousness.

brilliant


(5 stars)

Mark Smith brings this classic of Dickens to life with an extraordinarily good read. I got a huge amount out of this book. So much of it is relevant to the 21st century. This is the best read book on librivox so far! thank you Mark

Great Expectations


(5 stars)

The book is the embodiment of brilliance and genious with the most prestine use of language and vocabulary and complex yet brilliant plot this book sure estabishes Charles Dickens as the master of literature and will surely live up to your Great Expectations.

Well-read version of this classic story!


(4.5 stars)

This is an excellent, well-read version of this classic story. Mark Smith does an excellent job of changing his voice to create various believable characters, both male and female, both young and old, both fancy and rough. Well done!


(5 stars)

Mark Smith is one of the most talented book readers. His ability of reading so flawlessly, pausing at all the right places, and rendering every character with a unique voice had given me so much joy listening to this audio book. Thank you, Mr. Smith.

Rizwan


(5 stars)

It was my first audio book and I had an enriched experience. Sound quality was superb and the emotions were eloquently expressed in various tones. Mr. Mark Smith, thanks a lot for your efforts. A lot of love and well wishes from Pakistan.