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katewhite77's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the best books I have read this year.
A simply wonderful book, narated brilliantly by Juliet Stevenson. I would say that this sits at the mid point between Austin and Dickens. Not as bleak as Dickens but not as light and fluffy as Austin.
It has absolutely everything Comedy, Tragedy, Industrial Unrest Classism and Romace. Oh the romance and kindness. All written with such lightness of touch.
I never put my self down as someone who could be blown away by a Victorian novel as much as a contemporary one but I now have.
Please anyone who carers about the world both then and now reaad or listen to masterpiece.
A simply wonderful book, narated brilliantly by Juliet Stevenson. I would say that this sits at the mid point between Austin and Dickens. Not as bleak as Dickens but not as light and fluffy as Austin.
It has absolutely everything Comedy, Tragedy, Industrial Unrest Classism and Romace. Oh the romance and kindness. All written with such lightness of touch.
I never put my self down as someone who could be blown away by a Victorian novel as much as a contemporary one but I now have.
Please anyone who carers about the world both then and now reaad or listen to masterpiece.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Classism
columnclub's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
There's a lot of interesting stuff here, but it felt a little lukewarm overall, in both the politics and the romance. I did love the last few lines, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
Moderate: Animal death, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
mondovertigo's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy