A review by junglejelly
Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The theme of class was what drew me in and what kept me reading. The other plot lines (bar the trial) and the very detailed descriptions did not catch my attention at all.
Overall I think it was an OK book with some good and bad cliches.
Overall I think it was an OK book with some good and bad cliches.
Graphic: Death, Classism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Murder