Reviews

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

whitelotusreads's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

3.25

acwhit17's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Love it

anneerun's review against another edition

emotional reflective

3.5

larafrances's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

rubyabercromby's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

4.0

victoria_2000's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense slow-paced

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

3.25

selbyr's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

lotti_'s review

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

sophieboddington's review against another edition

challenging reflective

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

winemakerssister's review against another edition

4.0

I saw the BBC mini-series quite a few years ago and couldn't remember much beyond Richard Armitage (swoon) and the industrial north. After reading the book, I understand why. It's a bit too Victorian for me to love it, and the plot seems to go on a bit longer than I'd prefer (especially the long tortured love story). Throw in too many weak and/or silly characters, and I just couldn't give it 5 stars.

That being said, I loved Mr Thornton both in the book and (of course) the mini series. His love is constant and all understanding.

I would ALMOST call it a re-telling of Pride & Prejudice.

Themes: industrial age, unions, north vs. south, clergy