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North and South

Elizabeth Gaskell

Start date: May 1, 2014

Finish date: May 31, 2014

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Nov 13, 2012 Carol rated it it was amazing

Shelves: gaskell

Truly enjoyed this book, so much that I will purchase it so I can read it again. I enjoyed the story greatly. The ending was cut short, due to her death.

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Jan 09, 2013 Donadee's Corner rated it it was amazing

Shelves: classics

North and South is a powerful, passionate, beautiful love story that revolves around the antagonistic relationship between these two characters and it is hard not to make comparisons with Austin's Pride and Prejudice. Though John is a hardworking industrialist rather than an idol and landed gentleman, it is certainly very similar to Darcy as much as for his surly, stern, proud, strong willed nature as for his integrity and strength of character. Also like Darcy he falls desperately in love despi ...more

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Jul 12, 2013 Staciel rated it it was amazing

Shelves: classic-lit, rated-5-stars, best-summer-read

Like pretty much everyone here, I was first introduced to this story through the 2004 BBC miniseries.. I have seen it now several times, and have also recently purchased the 1975 adaptation as well....

As a result, I just had to read the book, and I enjoyed it as I did the movies-- if you are also a fan of the films, this book is a must.

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