A review by cait_readsxox
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

5.0

This is an amazing Victorian classic! I absolutely love how Gaskell weaves social commentary and romance together to form a complex and beautiful story. I learned a lot about the dynamics of workers and manufacturers during the Victorian period while reading this. I love how Gaskell includes the working class in her story and doesn’t shy away from asking tough questions about industrial life! The two main characters Margaret Hale and John Thornton are such well developed and great characters, and I loved reading about them. The love story of Margaret and John was a slow burn and it was absolutely lovely. ❤️ Will definitely read more books by Elizabeth Gaskell!