Great Expectations
Charles Dickens
Read by Mark F. Smith





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





Jeremiah
This is a great book, it has a good amount of humor, mixed with an interesting plot, and melancholy approaches to issues of the times. The recording itself is very well done, but not perfect. His voices are great (although Joe sounds a bit too similar to Goofy for me), but there are echoes in some of the tracks, and a mechanical scratching which can be a bit of a headache. Besides these flaws, it was a wonderful listen.
Great Expectations





Ray/Shane Restaino
This reading is a great modern adaptation of this classic book. Mr. Mark Smith captures the essence of Pip, the innocent youth who matures throughout the book and becomes a much better person despite the obstacles in his path. He gains insight, kindness, a sense of justice, and a social conscience! All the while retaining his American English accent, which will attract American youth! Great job, Mr. Smith!
Great audiobook





FrenchReader
I wanted to read a "classic" in English so I chose this one. Even though I found the novel quite long sometimes, I am 2/3 through it now I really appreciate it so far. The reader is amazing he gives life to the different characters of the novel, best reading I've listened to !
Awesome





523465
Wow!! This book is my new favorite book. Great Job to the Narrator of this book!!!! He did a great job! All I can say to this book is WOW!!! I wish more people would read classics like these because they are amazing! I was a little scared of this book becaus3 I just have gotten into classics and it is my first Dickens but this book was amazing. I would also highly recommend listening to it. This is a great book I will always come back to!!!
A Timeless Classic Brilliantly Read





Dennis
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...
Perfectly voiced





Mark does an amazing job reading this book. I listened to it twice back-to-back and loved every moment. I would love for Mark to read The Catcher In The Rye or The Chocolate War or the great Day Bradbury's poetic prose Dandelion Wine and Something Wicked This Way Comes. None of those are in the public domain unfortunately. Keep reading, man





George
The reader is a very skilled, his voice sounds like Mr. Joe to me and I look forward to listening some of the other books he has narrated. The book is a really good one, although the storyline gets very complex at some point it becomes very com
from my first reading of this book when I was in school, throughout the years t…





Bradley Parsonage
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.'