What I'm Reading

Confused about how I felt about this. On the one hand, I ADORE Elizabeth Gaskell as long term followers of this account will know. On the other hand, there's so much going on, you guys. Like SO MUCH. Shall I talk about the merits and demerits of capitalism? Shall I talk about (SPOILER EVEN THOUGH THIS BOOK IS ANCIENT) losing literally every single parent figure in your life in the second half of the book? Shall I talk about unsuitable romances and how I was NOT CONVINCED by the end? Or actually, let's just say Margaret Hale, our heroine, has one of the finest minds and hearts I have seen in 19th century literature and for that, you're curious about her life story. I mean, it's Mrs Gaskell. We love her. But Cranford might be an easier entry point for you if you're new to all this. Remember it was a serial novel originally, written as a column for the Household Notes (edited by Charles Dickens who was a huge fan) and so some plots meander on and some end abruptly. Still it's a book that makes you think which is always great and also a book that makes you feel like it was written last year which is also always great. #bookstagram #mrmbookclub #121in2021 #elizabethgaskell #northandsouth