Dickens' Great Expectations (Cliffs Notes) (Cliffs notes on--) (U)

This novelization of the major motion picture starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Ethan Hawke puts a contemporary spin on Charles Dickens' classic tale of unrequited love and the pursuit of dreams. Jimmy Bell is living the simple life of a fisherman on the Florida coast. Then a mysterious phone call gives Jimmy the chance of a lifetime—to go to New York City, make it as an artist, and be richer than he ever dreamed possible. It's just one chance, and it's a long shot. But Jimmy Bell might get everything he ever wanted—including Estella, a beautiful society debutante he has longed for since his childhood. Until he uncovers a shocking truth that threatens to shatter his world... Young Phillip Pirrip's life is shaped by an act of kindness which raises him from poverty to wealth. One of the greatest works of classic literature, this novel is a timeless tale of love, hope and humanity. (Digest)