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linneak2002's review against another edition
5.0
2023: This is the second time reading this book, and either I wasn't paying very close attention the last time, or I was listening to an abridged copy because I had no recollection of the particulars of the ending, nor of the epigraphs at the beginning of each chapter. The epigraphs are always important in a story because they give hints and clues about how to read the story, so I am very glad that I reread this book with those, because it added so much to my enjoyment and understanding!
2021: I have watched the BBC mini series of this book many a time and loved it, so I thought it was high time to read it. I loved it so much! The movie is very well done, but as always the book was even better. I highly recommend the book and mini series!
2021: I have watched the BBC mini series of this book many a time and loved it, so I thought it was high time to read it. I loved it so much! The movie is very well done, but as always the book was even better. I highly recommend the book and mini series!
a_vdm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
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
5.0
neen_bean's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
eleanorkb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
4.0
lectora_nocturna's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
phoenix2's review against another edition
2.0
North and South is a story about a lady named Margaret Hale, who moves from South to North and faces reality the hardest way. It also describes the love story between her and a mill owner. To be honest, I chose to read it because I thought the book will present the life in the industrial english towns, but that didn't happen. However, it is a good book, with nice plot and many twists, especially in the end.
lalalioon's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
baebebluejay's review against another edition
As interesting as the discussions of workers rights and class were, the writing is just too long winded and incredibly dull. The only compelling parts were the dialogue between Margaret and Norton and the strikers. Everything else felt exceedingly monotonous. The love story was also very hard to believe in, how could Margaret and Norton end up together when they share very few values. Watch the BBC adaptation instead.