Jul. 8, 2009 - Book Review ~ North and South
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
My review
rating: 4 of 5 stars
Title: North and South
Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
Pages: 547
Miss Margaret Hale has had a pretty decent life. Not a terribly exciting one, by any means, but it was mostly filled with happiness. However, when she returns home from a stay with her Aunt and Cousin, she is shocked to learn that her father, a parson in a small village, has had a change of beliefs and must leave the church. Deciding that it would be too painful to say in a place of so many memories and good times, Mr. Hale decides to move to an industrial town in the north. One of their first acquaintances in Milton, is a Mr. Thornton. Their relationship is quite rocky, and takes many ups and downs. The story continues to follow Margret as she copes with tragedy, apprehension, and misunderstandings. In the end, the tragedy is not quite so painful, the apprehension is alleviated, and the misunderstandings are all cleared up.
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I really enjoyed North and South, though at times it seemed slow. It did keep me reading. I did not enjoy it as much as Elizabeth Gaskell's Wives and Daughters. I don't agree with many of the things that Margaret did, but as I think about it, I am pretty sure I would have done the same or similar.
It is strange that I can't think of too much to say on this, beyond what I already said. The book was good, but not a favorite.
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Comments
Jul. 10, 2009 - North and South
Posted by wonderland21
Hmmm... I've never read the book, but I have watched the BBC miniseries, and it was awesome!
Kudos to you for actually reading the book, I often skimp out and go straight for the movie. ;o)
Allison
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