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This book was very long and I found myself wishing for more to happen. It seemed to drag on a little and I didn't enjoy the characters as much as her other stories I've read and there seemed to be a lack of tragedy in it.
Saying that however, my favorite character did die early on and she was fantastic. I enjoyed the Hamleys, and Lady Harriet and whenever people showed up to put "Clare" in her place. I think the weakest character was Molly who while she started off quite adventuresome and forthright she mostly petered out into a typical good and mild girl.
It was sad that Mrs. Gaskell died before she finished the book and sad that she died so young. There were some very touching moments in the story I just think it would have benefited from being more concise. Still I will continue to read more of her novels as I still think she is a great author.
Saying that however, my favorite character did die early on and she was fantastic. I enjoyed the Hamleys, and Lady Harriet and whenever people showed up to put "Clare" in her place. I think the weakest character was Molly who while she started off quite adventuresome and forthright she mostly petered out into a typical good and mild girl.
It was sad that Mrs. Gaskell died before she finished the book and sad that she died so young. There were some very touching moments in the story I just think it would have benefited from being more concise. Still I will continue to read more of her novels as I still think she is a great author.