Mister Pip

Mr Pip - What I liked: Quite a simple setting and easy story to follow (no Luminaries-style mental gymnastics). Thought it was a nice twist at the end where we were presented with the possibility that this was a performance / acting assignment by Watts. Also, good to find out the source of the trolley pulling! Really good to read a story set in Australia's backyard - a country / community that we don't know much about and this was a good mechanism.

Liked the theme of tolerance in Watts character, versus Matilda's Mum who was judgemental (although redeemed herself through bravery / defiance perhaps). I wish I could be more like Wattsy! Easy uto see how it would make a good screenplay.

Things I struggled with:
- I don't think I had a great grasp of Matilda even though the story was told through her eyes. I know what she was thinking and going through but feel like I didn't know her that well
- I also thought that, early on, the village as a whole were pretty laid back when all around there was the potential for danger.

It was an enjoyable read. Complemented by the fact I read Great Expectations not so long ago too. And my score ....

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3.5 (very good but not life changing!)