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bel017's review against another edition
slow-paced
This reminded me of my Nanna. Holding one's head up despite poverty, meeting social norms, and being excited over a new bonnet. I know it's a satire, but it's a kind and gentle satire. At first I was worried it was going to be miserable, as there were several deaths, but they petered out and were replaced with the quiet village life that I'd been expecting. I really enjoyed the second half of the book.
I'm glad I bought the Penguin 'clothbound classic' as it comes with a lot of extra information that added context and helped me better understand the setting and content of the stories. These extras include a long intro, a final story, a glossary, extensive endnotes, letters written by Gaskell, and an essay on clothing mentioned in the stories.
I'm glad I bought the Penguin 'clothbound classic' as it comes with a lot of extra information that added context and helped me better understand the setting and content of the stories. These extras include a long intro, a final story, a glossary, extensive endnotes, letters written by Gaskell, and an essay on clothing mentioned in the stories.
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Death, and Death of parent
isabella_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Racism
Moderate: Death and Grief
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