This was my first attempt at reading a manga classic where I didn't already know the original story - I don't know if it was because of this, or simply because I just don't care all that much for Charles Dickens in general, but it had a hard time keeping my attention, meaning it ended up taking more than a month to read.

The drawings were gorgeous as always, but the story itself felt more abbreviated than the other manga classics I have read (mostly Jane Austen), and the plot was too bleak for me to ever really care for the characters. However, I'm more inclined to blame Charles Dickens than the adaption.

This was an fun and easy to follow manga adaptation. I have yet to read the novel so I cannot accurately judge its accuracy to the original, and while the story was interesting, I did feel like some of the depth from the original had to be left out. Beside that, I really enjoyed the art style and it did make me more intrigued to one day read the novel. I would therefore definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to know more about Great Expectations who isn't quite willing to pick up the full book.

Another great hit by Udon! Did Dickens justice. Always love seeing how these artists will translate a classic into illustrations

Review: I've already read Great Expectations. The 5/5 is due to my enjoyment of this story. This is nicely stitched together and fits perfectly with the original story. The emotions in this is well written, illustrated that you can feel them.

Recommend? Yes, definitely. Great fit for kids (or adults) who may struggle with the classics. They can be intimidating for readers. But this expresses and shows the story in a way that is easier for them. Love everything that makes classics attainable.

I love this manga! Also, I recommend it to anyone who enjoys manga, or the classic Great Expectations story. You can tell Stacy and The other creators did a lot of research in creating this manga. It is so beautiful! I felt like I was there with all of the characters. Seriously, you'll love it too - check out all of her manga books if not already. I'm so glad NetGalley let me read this, thank you so much again! The only thing I'd warn you about is how long the manga is, yet that should be expected, since the original book is a hefty read. I didn't mind how long it was though. I gave Great Expectations a 5 out of 5 stars.

My favourite Charles Dickens book. An absolute classic and even more enjoyable second time round now I am older! I love so many characters in Great Expectations I really do think this is Dickens best work.

I felt like this story was a little bit of a let down for me. This story started off very different but turned sad really quickly. The story later took a turn for the better but then made me a little upset once the main character in the story showed his selfish colors by being ashamed of who his benefactor was. It was a big twist when he found out his love was marrying someone else as well as his back up plan. He finally decided to change his mindset and became a better person. This was an eye-opening graphic novel.

I haven't read yet the original play of Great Expectations. I even have the book on my list of to be read and have had a lot of desire to do it. Either I decided to gave it a chance to this adaptation first.

I have been an anime and manga fan for most of the half of my life and I found this project really interesting. It's not the most innovating thing in the world, I have found other classics adapted to manga, but this is the first time that I can actually read one.
I want to give a lot of credit to the adaptation work of this book (which is not small) to a full volume of only 300 pages. I though and feared that it wouldn't be complete, but it was! and that is awesome.
Illustrations and characters design weren't the top of the top, I can even say that they were pretty basic. but in general I was able to enjoy it a lot.

The story is a classic drama that reflex the ugly truth and rudeness of the people in XIX century in England. The book is full of moral lessons, which is very characteristic of Dickens. However some of the things that did not like was that they modify the languaje from the book. I guess it was to make it simpler and that more young people feel attracted by it.

Now I fell like I want to read the book and feel closer to the characters, since that is one of the motives I ended up giving just 3 out 5 stars. I need more details or background of the characters. Here some are discused but others are cast aside (like Pip friends). I am pretty sure that once I understand better their motives I will have more reasons to love them or hate them.

I have already read three books of this series and they are all extraordinary, as soon as I finish one I immediately want to read another one and especially to read the original. The plot is summarized in a perfect way: it is flowing, clear and compelling, the characters are well defined and characterized.
I have not yet finished reading the original novel by Dickens but for what I've read the plot is faithful to it.
For those unfamiliar with the work of Dickens is the story of Pip, a poor orphan raised by his sister and his brother-in-law, in love with Estella, a girl with a heart of stone. He will try to redeem himself and become a gentleman for her but will he succeed in conquering her?
I loved all the characters but Joe and Biddy were extraordinary: sweet, generous, loving. The drawings are well done, perfectly able to convey the emotions of the characters and very beautiful scenary.

I definitely recommend it to young people who approach for the first time to this classic or to those people who are terrified of it but it's good for everyone.

I love these Manga retellings of famous classics.

This one is no exception! I loved the artwork, and the story is well told and easy to follow.

I do struggle with Dickens and his more, ah, heavyhandedness when it comes to telling a story. But, I think that actually is bonus for the manga which tend to be a format you can't be so vague with.

It shows a lot of character growth, the arc is really nice to follow, but for the story just could hold my attention. The art, lovely although not what I imagined when reading the novel. Dickens own style sort of took away from the characters themselves outside of Pip. And unfortunately this manga didn't read as in the period it is set as the other ones have for me.

Overall I still think these are excellent ventures into classics.

This classic story was brought to life beautifully by this company for Illustrated manga classics. I have read the original novel and watch different adaptations based on it and I can say that this adaptation was more or less faithful to the original. I do enjoy the fact that I could enjoy the story again without reading the tedious original novel. This book get straight to the point for the main situations of the story and portrays them in a riveting way. I definitely would recommend this manga to others who are fans of Charles Dickens.

I was auto-approved by the publisher Udon Entertainment through NetGalley to review this title.
I always found Charles Dickens <i>Great Expectations</i> rather spooky and dark, but it is one of my favourite classic stories.
The comic was able to keep the eerie feeling I always get when reading this story and it also portrays the harshness of young Pip’s childhood.
Overall, it’s a great addition to the Manga Classics series and I would recommend it.

I obtained a free copy via Netgalley for a true and honest review!

I found this such fun read! I don't really read magna comics but I really enjoyed this.

I attempted reading Dickens too early on in life and never went back to seeing if I would have enjoyed them in later life. This was one of the books I was oddly okay with when I was done(if I am remembering right) but I did not recollect all of it before starting this book.Despite that, it was an interesting read. Unlike the Edgar Allan Poe version I had read earlier(Manga Classics: The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe adapted by Stacy King), there was a lot more conversation in this one, which had to be trimmed for the format and I think some of the effect may have been lost there.It was an exciting read though, solely because of the drawings and the emotions (sometimes exaggerated for emphasis). I would not mind trying more books of this kind again,

This story is a long standing classic, for a reason. This book deals with so many different concepts wrapped in a complex, convoluted story of a young boy trying to reach his goals. I've read the book itself before and I really liked this formatting. The artwork itself is really good and it allowed me to read the story with greater ease. Some things are lost in this, but its largely unnecessary things.

I literally just finished a re-read of the original Dickens, and I still can't tell if any real artistic liberties were taken here. Why can't my brain process classics? What is wrong with me?

Nevertheless, I really and truly enjoyed this manga. I'd read the similarly done version of The Scarlet Letter and was so blown away, so I was really excited for this one. And I think this is a must-read for anyone who, like me, isn't quite intelligent enough to read, understand, and enjoy classic novels.

The artwork is so gorgeous. Estella is breath taking, and Miss Haversham is beyond intimidating and actually kind of scary in some parts. The language and storyline flow so smoothly, it doesn't feel like you even need to have read the original. Kids needing to do book reports, maybe take note?

There are a few more of these Manga Classics out there, and I really want to get on the ball and read those originals so I can enjoy the Mangas, as well. Maybe I'll read the manga versions first, actually.

This graphic novel will be perfect for those who need help understanding Dickens' writing. I remember being confused when I first read it all those years ago. As I read this, it actually helped my reading comprehension and understand some passages I didn't get as a teen.

Thanks to NetGalley and UDON Entertainment for the opportunity to read and review Manga Classics! Manga Classics include Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, which is true to the original classic with added cliffhangers to keep manga readers interested and eye-catching illustrations. After the story ends, the details of adaptation from classic literature to manga lets us see into the transformation. Each story in this collection follows these same guidelines! Impressive artwork and transformation!
Manga Classics also include The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (the only color is the scarlet letter A, which makes striking illustrations!), Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven. The Cask of Amontillado, The Masque of the Red death and The Fall of the House of Usher; Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and many more!
5 stars for books that make classics accessible and understandable to every reader!