I loved this book! It's probably second to Evelina for favorite book read this year. Aside from the really great romance story, this book explores differences in culture between the north and south of England, class differences, and differences between life in an industrial town and life in the country. Unlike Jane Austen, Elizabeth Gaskell goes into the lives of the servant and working classes, which I found very interesting. My only complaint is that the ending was very sudden. I really wanted more! I've heard that there's a good movie based on the book, so I plan on heading over to the library website to see if I can find it.
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I agree about the ending being too abrupt, but it's not as much in the movie. I think you'll love it! Fabulous book. I'm anxious to read Wives and Daughters which has a FABULOUS movie.
I haven't read the book, but I have seen the movie and it is good.
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