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madamenovelist 's review for:
Cranford
by Elizabeth Gaskell
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Chronic illness, Racism, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation
There are brief racist and Christian-centric references about other races/religions but particularly “Saracens” and “Indians” and nomadic “outsiders” common in 1800s English lit. Also a fear-mongering story referencing a crossdressing thief that’s vaguely homophobic/transphobic.