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gvalmont's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
ruth_louise86's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.0
ipanzica's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a great story about a young woman learning to stand up for herself and falling in love. Maggie, the main character grows up with her widowed mother, her spoiled brat of a brother (Edward), and Nancy who works for the family. Her mother shows obvious favoritism for her brother and requests constant self-sacrifice from Maggie. Fortunately, Maggie gets closer to a neighboring family and when she is with them she starts to open up and find happiness. As Maggie gets older she is eventually forced to choose between her family that is constantly demanding self-sacrifice without any thanks or love. Also, this book has situations that make things interesting.
Honestly, I really liked this book. The main characters were likable but not perfect, with the exception of Maggie's family who was horrible to her but not in an unbelievable way.
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forbidden love, crime, running from the law, and life-or-deathHonestly, I really liked this book. The main characters were likable but not perfect, with the exception of Maggie's family who was horrible to her but not in an unbelievable way.
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Edward was a remorseless narcissist that was obsessed with gaining wealth and the mom was so blinded by favoritism for her son that she did not care about her daughter. At one point Maggie said no to a ridiculous demand from her brother in order to help him avoid punishment for his crimes and both Edward and their mom started verbally attacking Maggie for being heartless and selfish.anyluster's review against another edition
4.0
Es un dramononon de esos en los que te dan ganas de cachetear a la protagonista, como en las novelas mexicanas, en fin, me gustó.
missbryden's review against another edition
4.0
While listening I recognized names and story from the second season of Cranford, the Buxtons and Bells storyline. Some of the names are circumstances were changed (Brown To Bell, perhaps because there were already Browns in Cranford, and Frank to William), and the storyline shortened, but it clearly inspired that additional story for the Return to Cranford. The ending also reminded me of the ending of [b:Mary Barton|54620|Mary Barton|Elizabeth Gaskell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1298427440l/54620._SX50_.jpg|2887963].
I can see that the heroine might be a little too sweet and good, she puts up with so much from her family and they’re too self-centered to see or understand her goodness.
I can see that the heroine might be a little too sweet and good, she puts up with so much from her family and they’re too self-centered to see or understand her goodness.
thebookboy's review against another edition
5.0
I simple adore Gaskell's writing, and The Moorland Cottage contains many of the elements that make her work's such a delight to readers old and new.
Focusing on the inhabitants of the Moorland Cottage and their relationship with the rich Mr. Buxton and his family, this novel is, in essence, a rather nice, quiet romance that feels similar to that found in Mansfield Park and Jane Eyre (but ultimately less problematic than both of those examples).
Maggie, a meek, yet quite pretty girl, is our heroine. And while she may initially seem clumsy, shy and a bit of a wet blanket, as the story goes on her esolve is admirable. I think she's very much a Fanny Price 2.0, but far more sympathetic, interesting and courageous in her own way.
I loved the book's final act too - a surprisingly tense and dramatic scene that adds a much-needed sense of threat and adventure to the plot which could otherwise have drifted into a bit of a plodding finale.
A must-read for Gaskell fans. It's also the basis for the Tom Hiddlestone part of the TV adaptation for Cranford (series 2, Return to Cranford) if that adds further appeal!
Focusing on the inhabitants of the Moorland Cottage and their relationship with the rich Mr. Buxton and his family, this novel is, in essence, a rather nice, quiet romance that feels similar to that found in Mansfield Park and Jane Eyre (but ultimately less problematic than both of those examples).
Maggie, a meek, yet quite pretty girl, is our heroine. And while she may initially seem clumsy, shy and a bit of a wet blanket, as the story goes on her esolve is admirable. I think she's very much a Fanny Price 2.0, but far more sympathetic, interesting and courageous in her own way.
I loved the book's final act too - a surprisingly tense and dramatic scene that adds a much-needed sense of threat and adventure to the plot which could otherwise have drifted into a bit of a plodding finale.
A must-read for Gaskell fans. It's also the basis for the Tom Hiddlestone part of the TV adaptation for Cranford (series 2, Return to Cranford) if that adds further appeal!
ckrupiej's review against another edition
4.0
"Muito pouco sabemos do que se passa realmente no ânimo dos nossos amigos, mesmo que sejamos recebidos com intimidade."
miri_dbr's review against another edition
4.0
4,5/5
«¡Conocemos tan poco la verdadera realidad de aquellos hogares que visitamos como amigos íntimos!»
La vida campestre en la Inglaterra victoriana marcada por el yugo familiar y las diferencias sociales.
Esta novela es un retrato de las virtudes de su época pero sobre todo de los vicios. Elisabeth Gaskell crea en «La casa del páramo» uno de los personajes más odiosos de la literatura.
Lo mejor: la atmósfera, las descripciones y las costumbres de los personajes. Lo peor: la resolución moralista.
«¡Conocemos tan poco la verdadera realidad de aquellos hogares que visitamos como amigos íntimos!»
La vida campestre en la Inglaterra victoriana marcada por el yugo familiar y las diferencias sociales.
Esta novela es un retrato de las virtudes de su época pero sobre todo de los vicios. Elisabeth Gaskell crea en «La casa del páramo» uno de los personajes más odiosos de la literatura.
Lo mejor: la atmósfera, las descripciones y las costumbres de los personajes. Lo peor: la resolución moralista.
heartbrokenreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
5.0