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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.
ellieanor's review against another edition
3.0
Just a short review for a short book, as is my usual habit: I really enjoyed this and I liked Elizabeth Gaskell's writing style. It was readable and not too heavy going. I think this was a great way to introduce myself to this author's longer works and I look forward to reading more of her books. The story was simple, but I have a feeling I'm going to love Elizabeth Gaskell's full length books.
wealhtheow's review against another edition
2.0
An older man recounts an instance in his youth when he became fast friends with a local pious family. But in introducing them to his charming boss, he inadvertently causes teenaged Phillis romantic agony. Like Gaskell's other work, this is a slow-paced tale focused on the minutia of a small community's daily lives and feelings. Unlike the other work I've read by her, this has a section in which a woman swoons after hearing her crush has gotten married, and then nearly dies of brain fever (whatever that might be) and stays near death for months. It was so melodramatic and inexplicable to me that it tainted my enjoyment of the earlier section of the novel.
wrenmeister's review against another edition
4.0
Not her best but this novella contains some truly beautiful descriptive passages.
caitlin_pdx's review against another edition
1.0
I can't believe I'm giving an Elizabeth Gaskell a 1-star-rating, but this book was boring and pointless.