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North and South - The Original Classic Edition

Elizabeth Gaskell

4.12 AVERAGE

whitelotusdisciple's review against another edition

3.25

reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

acwhit17's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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anneerun's review against another edition

3.5

emotional reflective

larafrances's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing 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: Yes

rubyabercromby's review against another edition

4.0

emotional slow-paced

victoria_2000's review against another edition

3.25

emotional reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

selbyr's review against another edition

4.0

informative reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

lotti_'s review against another edition

2.75

emotional reflective 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: No

sophieboddington's review against another edition

3.5

challenging reflective

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

winemakerssister's review against another edition

4.0

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I saw the BBC mini-series quite a few years ago and couldn't remember much beyond Richard Armitage (swoon) and the industrial north. After reading the book, I understand why. It's a bit too Victorian for me to love it, and the plot seems to go on a bit longer than I'd prefer (especially the long tortured love story). Throw in too many weak and/or silly characters, and I just couldn't give it 5 stars.

That being said, I loved Mr Thornton both in the book and (of course) the mini series. His love is constant and all understanding.

I would ALMOST call it a re-telling of Pride & Prejudice.

Themes: industrial age, unions, north vs. south, clergy