Comments on: Classics Circuit – North and South, by Elizabeth Gaskell

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:19:54 +0000

Eva – Whoa! I love the BBC P&P. Now I HAVE to watch N&S ASAP. I’m finally to the point in N&S – about half-way through – where I can hardly bear to put it down. But it was hard going there for a while. I agree that Austen’s prose is vastly superior. Perhaps I’ll like Cranford better.

By: Eva

Eva — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:37 +0000

I like the adaptation of North & South more than the adaptation of P&P! But for the books themselves, nothing can top Austen's sparkling touch for me. I actually enjoyed Cranford way more than N&S. :) .-= Eva´s last blog ..A Smorgasbord of Spice of Life Reviews =-.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:49:53 +0000

Nicole – I loved Grapes of Wrath. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.

Michele – Blogging deadlines always seem to creep up on me – with or without pregnancy – but I’ve been using the “P” card a lot lately.

Jodie – It does have a lot of social commentary on factories and working conditions and whatnot. I think you’d enjoy it.

Stephanie – I’ve heard it really picks up at the end. I hope you get to it soon.

Momof5boys – I’ve heard both BBC versions are excellent. I can’t wait to finish the book, so I can check out the movies!

gentle reader – Which BBC version did you watch?

Suey – I’m definitely finishing this one, especially since it is our January selection for book club. :)

By: Suey

Suey — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:06:18 +0000

I remember this one being a little slower for me at the start, then got really going in the middle, and on. You do plan on finishing, right? .-= Suey´s last blog ..Blogger Progressive Dinner Dessert Recipe =-.

By: gentle reader

gentle reader — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:10:26 +0000

Love this book, and loved the BBC movie version of it–really, really good!
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By: Momof5boys

Momof5boys — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:33:08 +0000

The movie is FABULOUS. I need to read the book now.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:16:13 +0000

I am glad you are enjoying this one so far. I really want to read it! .-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Library Loot =-.

By: Jodie

Jodie — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:06:47 +0000

I really want to read this one because I hear it’s all about factories and the bad working conditions.

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:01:53 +0000

For what it’s worth…..I’m going to be reading like a mad woman to finish my Gaskell choice, LOL. And pregnancy excuses you for lots and lots of things, use it while you can!!!! :)
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By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:14:10 +0000

I think that I might have this on audio. I wold love to read it soon, but I am going to be reading The Grapes of Wrath in January so it might have to wait awhile. .-= Nicole´s last blog ..A Passion for Paper: Journals and Books =-.