Comments on: Classics Circuit Review: Ruth, Elizabeth Gaskell

By: zibilee

zibilee — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:45:26 +0000

I have been on a bit of a Gaskell kick and am in the middle of Cranford as we speak. I also read Wives and Daughters and am planning on reading North and South. It sounds like this book would fit right in to my reading pattern, but I will try to remember some of the opinions you have passed on while reading it. I really liked this review and found your opinions on the book extremely insightful. .-= zibilee´s last blog ..Company of Liars by Karen Maitland - 480 pgs =-.

By: Constance

Constance — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:08:10 +0000

I enjoyed your review and will definitely try this at some point. I had not participated in an online book tour until this one, and it was fun to read all the other participants' blogs. .-= Constance´s last blog ..Naughty, nice, or just terrified =-.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:03:37 +0000

I haven't read Gaskell, but we're re-watching Cranford, which I think is a hoot. .-= Beth F´s last blog ..Thursday Tea: Graceling by Kristin Cashore =-.

By: blodeuedd

blodeuedd — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:59:10 +0000

Have not read her books, just seen the BBC versions but this one sure sounds interesting, hm.

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By: jennygirl

jennygirl — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:40:33 +0000

I've never read any Gaskell, but plan to try North and South next year. Since the story is not compelling, I'll pass on this one. I do have a short story of hers though. .-= jennygirl´s last blog ..Sunday Reflections (Dec. 20) =-.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:10:39 +0000

I HATE it when female Victorian characters are like that. I think I’ll avoid this book if possible.
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By: Aarti

Aarti — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:55:00 +0000

I think a lot of Victorian writers- especially the female ones- were really obsessed with the ideal demure woman. It's unfortunate as the characters can seem very one-dimensional that way. I'm enjoying watching Cranford on PBS, though! .-= Aarti´s last blog ..Rosie's Riveters: Claire & Fevvers =-.

By: S. Krishna

S. Krishna — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:01:59 +0000

Hmm...I think I'll pass on this one, but thanks for the review! .-= S. Krishna´s last blog ..The Girl Next Door – Elizabeth Noble =-.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:21:56 +0000

I read Sylvia's Lovers for the Classics Circuit and I am excited to read more Gaskell. I had always wanted to read North & South and had just never gotten to it--now I want to read Cranford and Ruth too! .-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Book Review: The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder =-.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:03:56 +0000

The social commentary aspect of the book sounds interesting to me. It's great when a classic is as readable as this one sounds. .-= Kathy´s last blog ..Literary Road Trip and Review: Bed and Breakfast =-.