“ESTELLA” Kathy George
Every now and then you come across a book that is sure to stay with you always…”Estella” is one of those treasures.
Having read and enjoyed “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens many years ago, I was led by curiosity when I was given the opportunity to review a new outlook on a well known story.
From the very beginning, Ms George had me intrigued… slightly different portrayals of the main characters and the detailed background to the story, had me turning pages searching for the next twist and turn.
It was Estella’s longing for a family of her own, despite the affection she had for Miss Havisham, that made such a difference. She understood how her adopted mother had withdrawn from others, but playing with Pip as a youngster, wasn’t enough. Estella longs for a ‘normal’ life and in doing so, puts Pip to the side, at least for awhile.
Without revealing the whole story, it was easy to read, lots of twists and turns as we get to know the adult Estelle, without losing any of the intrigue and drama of the original.
Many thanks to Better Reading and publishers, Harper Collins, for providing a copy of the book to review.
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