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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
A classic I return to periodically. As someone who has lived through massive changes in the past 75 years, I find it interesting to read about another time in history when “progress” resulted in upheaval, displacement, and confusion.
A contemporary of Dickens, Gaskell is not read nearly enough (although the BBC. Has done a fine job taking some of her work and putting it on the screen). This story is something of a working man's Pride and Prejudice, with some slightly less scandalous events, but in this reader's opinion, better character arcs, a fascinating sense of place, a thorough contemplation of unions and mill towns, and an ending just as satisfying as Austen's.
slow-paced
Egyszer olvasós.
Kicsit változtat a vilagszemléleten.
Kicsit változtat a vilagszemléleten.
emotional
reflective
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
Wow—could not put it down. Loved the romance, the social commentary and the writing. Long but I didn’t want it to end and flew through it. Can’t believe I’ve gone this long without reading anything from this author.
Started slow, but got better. Reminded me of Pride and Prejudice.
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was enjoying this book, but not enough to finish it. It's rather slow and since my Jane Austen book club already met to discuss it, I'm going to make it as done. I got about 40% through and just have so many other books to tackle. If it were a bit more interesting and I had a bit more time to read it, I would likely finish it, but need some fresh material and so I've decided to stop.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Classism
Moderate: Terminal illness