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452 pages • first pub 1855 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199537006
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 15 October 2008
Description
Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South examines the nature of social authority and obedience and provides an insightful description of the role of middle class women in nineteenth century society. Through the story of Margaret Hale, a southerner who ...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,068 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 37%
hopeful 30%
challenging 21%
informative 20%
inspiring 15%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
lighthearted 7%
funny 5%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, GriefModerate
Suicide, Terminal illness, ViolenceMinor
Alcoholism
452 pages • first pub 1855 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199537006
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 15 October 2008
Description
Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South examines the nature of social authority and obedience and provides an insightful description of the role of middle class women in nineteenth century society. Through the story of Margaret Hale, a southerner who ...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,068 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 37%
hopeful 30%
challenging 21%
informative 20%
inspiring 15%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
lighthearted 7%
funny 5%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, GriefModerate
Suicide, Terminal illness, ViolenceMinor
Alcoholism