Review: North and South

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

So I listened to the first half of this before the audiobook was automatically returned to the library. Then I took about a month (or longer) break from it before getting it out again about a week ago. I liked it alright, but I wasn't very upset when it automatically returned the first time. I wasn't even totally sure I was going to finish it, although I'm glad I did. It didn't hold my attention as well as I was hoping it would, but I was sort of interested in the basic plot. I debated about going down to 2 stars, but I don't think it deserves that low of a rating. It was fine, just not something I was fascinated by. I think when I read that it was "like Pride and Prejudice but for socialists," my expectations were a bit too high. I just didn't connect well to any of the characters. Oh well. I am looking forward to watching the mini-series! If I remember, I'll come back to this review and let you know how it compares. I hear the mini-series is quite good! We shall see. :)

Update: I watched the first episode from the mini-series last night and I really, really liked it!! I think this may be a rare case where I like the TV show better than the book.

Update #2: I just finished the show and absolutely loved it. I definitely enjoyed it far more than the book, which is unusual. I think it will be something I watch again and again!

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