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flowersofquiethappiness's review
3.0
As a huge fan of the miniseries North and South based on the book by Elizabeth Gaskell, this is actually the first sequel/retelling of the story that I've read. And what fun it is! Events happen just the same until the riot scene, at which point things take a much different route. John and Margaret have way more opportunities to spend time together, setting up several cute and sweet moments between them. Their interactions are almost always fraught with misunderstandings in the original story, and that remains the same here. Although things get cleared up quite a bit quicker and their open communication is a welcome change! I also really enjoyed getting a glimpse of their married life together. Nicholas is as impudent as ever, Mrs. Thornton as stern, Mr. and Mrs. Hale just the same, and really the entire cast of characters are wonderful. If you enjoy retellings of classic stories, I'd recommend this one for a bit of fun.
jenniferd3's review against another edition
2.0
About halfway through I would have said I would recommend it to hard core fans of the original or the BBC adaptation, but the only people I can really recommend it to is hard core fans who REALLY love straight romance. Romances where the whole book revolves around the main characters feelings but not a lot happens plot-wise. It was repetitive for me and I couldn't wait for it to end so it would be over. I would not recommend it to anyone who has not read the original or seen the BBC special as the book does not start at the beginning of the story and you would miss out on a lot of the back story. Parts were definitely good and all the characters were true to the original, but overall it was a disappointment.
teachergabi's review against another edition
5.0
Gaaaaaaah... *happy tears* For all fans of NORTH AND SOUTH, this is a must-read!!