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Cousin Phillis by Elizabeth Gaskell

amy_da1sy's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

2.0

alic59books's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

4.25

rissasreading's review against another edition

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4.0

I wasn't expecting much from this as it sounded relatively slow. However the details in Jane's writing made it feel like you're there with the characters. Phillis is a character you instantly feel attached to & the ending will leave you with so many emotions

momsterlee's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

lady_mair's review against another edition

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3.0

(3.5 STARS)

Gaskell’s prose is superb - per usual - but the plot is a bit…lacking at the end. I find her longer works much better. However, Cousin Phillis is a pleasant, quick read, which I would recommend to fellow lovers of Gaskell’s writing.

eleanor_b99's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

laurawil's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

looneysoysauce's review

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relaxing sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

heathssm's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

al27caro's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5