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bradleygiselle's review against another edition
3.0
Although I enjoyed the writing the story kind of bummed me out. This book gave me Rebecca and Anne of Green Gables vibes. Which are 2 books I never thought I'd put together in a sentence.
sophiemooch's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ncinsley's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rosepoldark's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Fantastic collection of short stories!
Lizzie Leigh: This reminded me a lot of Mary Barton, and shows the hard life in Victorian Manchester. A very touching tale. 4,5 stars.
Morton Hall: A very good story and reminded me a bit of Cranford. I really enjoyed the story of the inhabitants of the house and it was very interesting to read about the part set in the 17th century. But the rest was also fantastic! 4,5/5
My French Master: This was a very sweet but also very serious tale, I liked the setting and everything about it! 5/5
Half a life-time ago: Again fantastic story and it was very interesting to see the depiction of mental illness and how it affects Susan's life. 5/5
The Manchester Marriage: Very shocking tale and very interesting too! 4,5/5
Cousin Phillis: Fantastic tale and a bit sad. I got a bit of a David Copperfield vibe from it, but of course it was not like it in plot. I really liked the characters and find the minister a very interesting person. And of course the setting was so idyllic and marvellous. 5/5
Lizzie Leigh: This reminded me a lot of Mary Barton, and shows the hard life in Victorian Manchester. A very touching tale. 4,5 stars.
Morton Hall: A very good story and reminded me a bit of Cranford. I really enjoyed the story of the inhabitants of the house and it was very interesting to read about the part set in the 17th century. But the rest was also fantastic! 4,5/5
My French Master: This was a very sweet but also very serious tale, I liked the setting and everything about it! 5/5
Half a life-time ago: Again fantastic story and it was very interesting to see the depiction of mental illness and how it affects Susan's life. 5/5
The Manchester Marriage: Very shocking tale and very interesting too! 4,5/5
Cousin Phillis: Fantastic tale and a bit sad. I got a bit of a David Copperfield vibe from it, but of course it was not like it in plot. I really liked the characters and find the minister a very interesting person. And of course the setting was so idyllic and marvellous. 5/5
rhodesgiselle's review against another edition
3.0
Although I enjoyed the writing the story kind of bummed me out. This book gave me Rebecca and Anne of Green Gables vibes. Which are 2 books I never thought I'd put together in a sentence.
jessie_lewis's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
gliebherr's review against another edition
3.0
A little bit of a different story. Holdsworth reminds me of Willoughby from Sense and Sensibility.
I was a little suprised at Paul first coming to Hope farm and having a crush on Phillis but when he realizes her inteligence, together with her height, decides she's not the woman for him.
So interesting how the Minister changes from the begining to the end, too.
I know review isn't very good to read if tou haven't read the book, but I just felt like writing my thought about the book.
I was a little suprised at Paul first coming to Hope farm and having a crush on Phillis but when he realizes her inteligence, together with her height, decides she's not the woman for him.
So interesting how the Minister changes from the begining to the end, too.
I know review isn't very good to read if tou haven't read the book, but I just felt like writing my thought about the book.
anjanette's review against another edition
4.0
I love Elizabeth Gaskell. She is as good as Austen and Bronte but without the fanbase. This is a really short, easily read novel that might serve as an introduction to those who have never read Gaskell's other, longer novels like Wives and Daughters and North and South.