A review by cpcabaniss
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

4.0

“Wearily she went to bed, wearily she arose in four or five hours' time. But with the morning came hope, and a brighter view of things.”

I reread this as a buddy read with a good friend and it was lovely to discuss. It's been several years since I first read it and while I still don't know that I can call it a favorite, I appreciated it more this time around. Gaskell's writing is a little difficult for me to connect with, but I do like her characters and the commentary she was giving of society and the times.

This is a novel of misunderstandings and miscommunication, which are sadly all too common. But it was nice to see the characters realize their own faults and find the virtues in others.