North and South (Classic Fiction) (Everyman) (Compact Editions) (Oxford English Novels) (Bibliobazaar Reproduction) (Oxford Paperbacks)

by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

[stacey_is_sassy]

...so many emotions

In my eyes, a fantastic story can make me feel lots of different emotions.

I was angry at her arrogance.

I was frustrated with the narrow-minded views of both the upper and lower classes.

I was sad that workers were expected to work in such deplorable conditions.

I sighed in delight with every romantic thought that was expressed verbally and internally by Mr John Thornton to his beautiful, Margaret Hale.

I smiled each time Mr Bell made an appearance. He was so lovable.

I cried for all of the loss that Margaret faced in such a short period of time.

While I really enjoyed listening to North and South I can admit to struggling a little with understanding some of the accents. In some cases, I didn't even bother going back to re-listen because I didn't think it would help. I got the drift, but I wouldn't have been able to tell you the words if my life depended on it.

The romance was a slow burn and we get to the very end before we 'see' them together. Luckily, I have read and watched this one before, so I knew what was in store. This is a story about class, fighting for what you believe in, and making the best of every situation.

I'm going to watch this one again. I absolutely LOVE the BBC version with Richard Armitage.