Comments on: Review: Cranford, Elizabeth Gaskell

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 02:30:03 +0000

Horribly drab.
The comedy was paltry and the characters were annoying and flat.
A waste of time unless you would rather read about doing nothing than actually do nothing.

By: Debye

Debye — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:28:07 +0000

I loved the BBC adaptation of these stories and can’t wait for this fall’s Christmas production. I’ve read the first story in Cranford and adored it. I do plan to finish it–more now than ever. Thanks for rekindling the desire to read it!! Currently I am reading Wives and Daughters on my IPod.

By: shel

shel — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:52:28 +0000

Agreed, check out the BBC/PBS miniseries if you can, and the other Gaskell adaptations (Wives and Daughters and North and South) – they’re all good. I’ve only read North and South but I did find it hard to get into; I much preferred the miniseries.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:07:40 +0000

I read Wives and Daughters by Gaskell a few years ago. I thought it was a pleasant read, but these past few weeks I have been seeing more and more reviews of Gaskell's other works, and have to say they sound a bit more intriguing than Wives and Daughters was. I like the way you describe this book, and think it sounds like a quiet little book filled with character study, which is something I love. I am adding this to my wish list, and hoping to get to it soon. Awesome review by the way. .-= zibilee´s last blog ..Guest Post and Giveaway =-.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:11:09 +0000

I had to read Cranford for British lit at Brandeis (with Jon something-or-other). I must say, I’m not a fan at all of British literature, but I actually found Cranford to be amusing. I thought the story of the elderly woman with the elderly suitor (am forgetting their names) was the real story of the book. Maybe I’m just a softie
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By: Veens

Veens — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:49:25 +0000

I love this review! Actually i never thought i would want to read a book with little plot and more characters.. but i think someday i will definitely read this one! .-= Veens´s last blog ..A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini =-.

By: Suey

Suey — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:45:46 +0000

I totally enjoyed participating in Heather's read along. Very fun. And though I enjoyed the book a lot, I agree it wasn't as great and wonderful as North and South and Wives and Daughters. .-= Suey´s last blog ..Review: Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell =-.

By: Keira

Keira — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:19:42 +0000

I saw the movie. It was pretty decent. I loved Bingley in it… well he’s not really Bingley but he played Bingley in 2005 P&P
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By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:09:48 +0000

I also saw an adaptation of this on PBS and really enjoyed it. Cranford reminded me of my hometown.
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By: Mog

Mog — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:59:24 +0000

I loved the BBC version but found the book too hard to read. .-= Mog´s last blog ..The Wandering Prince. =-.