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samanthaleereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
Moderate: Suicide
milesjmoran's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Sexism, Classism, Death of parent, Child death, and Suicide
Moderate: Xenophobia, Animal cruelty, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Animal death
katewhite77's review against another edition
- 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
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.
Moderate: Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Suicide, Sexism, Classism, Death, and Death of parent
naomi_k's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Classism, Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry
lydiavsbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Firstly, Margaret frigidy frackin' Hale. Wow, amazing, incredible, I love her so much. I would say she needs protecting at all costs but by the end of the book that gal can protect herself. Damn.
Praise number two: the vibes. Helstone, beautiful.
Next up, socialism. Erm 1850s? Incredible. So good, the strikes, the contrast of the North and the South, the contrast of classes. Perfect. And once again, Margaret I'dgivehermykidneys Hale.
The character development, mainly enjoying watching Margaret slowly turning up the sass levels, but Thornton too, fabulous.
Honestly I just felt giddy the whole time reading this, every day I picked this up: instant good day. I have no criticisms, this book is perfect.
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism, Death, and Sexism
mondovertigo's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Pregnancy
gracescanlon's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Death, Grief, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Alcohol, Suicide, Sexism, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Classism, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism