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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have come to the conclussion that I will have to spend the rest of my life regretting that I cannot read this for the first time ever again. 5/5 stars and also I am screaming
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved this book. I have never lived a classic this much before. It did end rather abruptly I admit but it was so sweet. I must say though so many people die.
Oof this one was tough to get through. If I hadn’t been listening to it through the wonderful CraftLit podcast, I would never have gotten through. I appreciate the historical and regional insight but it wasn’t my favorite outside of that.
4.5
So glad to have finally finished this one! The series adaptation salvages a paltry ending, but other than that, the book is solely responsible for the heart and merit of the TV show that first introduced me to these classic characters.
So glad to have finally finished this one! The series adaptation salvages a paltry ending, but other than that, the book is solely responsible for the heart and merit of the TV show that first introduced me to these classic characters.
Reading this book was quite a journey but I enjoyed it tremendously. Margaret Hale is one of the most well-rounded characters ever written.
emotional
reflective
sad
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I listened to this on a podcast called "Craftlit", where the host, Heather, gives information on some of the old-timey stuff in each chapter in advance and then does a book talk about it at the end. She also provided some background on the author. I could not always share Heathers gushing enthusiasm for the book, but I do think this is my favourite classical literature piece to date.
The extra info and depth the podcast provided might have made a big difference, but I also thought there were really witty and almost modern scenes and lines of dialogue. Both Margaret and Thornton are interesting and strong characters, though a bit too morally white for my liking.
Like all books from this era, it is a bit wordy and long for the modern ear, which also partly stems from the fact that it appeared in Dickens' journal household words. Also, I am sometimes a bit impatient with the propriety and class themes that are so all-encompassing in novels from this era.
The extra info and depth the podcast provided might have made a big difference, but I also thought there were really witty and almost modern scenes and lines of dialogue. Both Margaret and Thornton are interesting and strong characters, though a bit too morally white for my liking.
Like all books from this era, it is a bit wordy and long for the modern ear, which also partly stems from the fact that it appeared in Dickens' journal household words. Also, I am sometimes a bit impatient with the propriety and class themes that are so all-encompassing in novels from this era.