A review by josieruby1
Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A book reading 150+ years ago should not feel so similar to the situation the country is in now .
Graphic: Death of parent, Classism, and Child death
Moderate: Murder, Dementia, Gun violence, and Grief