Comments on: Classics Circuit: Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell

By: Dawn - She is Too Fond of Books

Dawn - She is Too Fond of Books — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:21:54 +0000

Well, Margot, not only did you introduce me to a new-to-me book, but you also introduced me to The Classics Circuit. How did I miss this? What’s your next book?

By: raneikre

raneikre — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:44:37 +0000

I saw the BBC version, it was fascinating. But then the BBC is really good at making romantic movies from that period.
You people really give me some good tip-offs, I just finished “The flying Troutmans” very amusing, and yesterday I received “The Cooking School Murders” through the American amazon.com. I am looking forward to it.

By: Staci

Staci — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:39:25 +0000

I’ve tried to read Gaskell but have had a hard time getting through all of her descriptive words…I should re-think it I’m sure!!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:32:56 +0000

I have heard the Cranford is very funny and a great read that’s not too long. I wish I had read this one too, but I did get to check out some of Gaskell’s shorts.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:41:15 +0000

I love reading about the idiosyncrasies of the time. I’d rather eat meat and chocolate than have a servant, oh wait, I already do that

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:16:47 +0000

This sounds good and rather different from the other Gaskell books that have been reviewed so far.

By: rhapsodyinbooks

rhapsodyinbooks — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:45:47 +0000

It must be really good if you purchased a copy for your limited space!

By: Heather J

Heather J — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:32:17 +0000

I LOVED this book when I read it over the summer – I hosted a read-a-long of it and found that most people enjoyed it but quite a few were rather disappointed in it. For me, the sweetness and the humor were perfect. So glad you enjoyed this one as well!

By: Rebecca Reid

Rebecca Reid — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:45:41 +0000

I’m glad you liked it! Although it was different, I kind of liked the mini-series better. I guess I had hoped for a little more romance in the book. The characters were different though, your right.

Thanks for joining the Circuit!

By: Beth F

Beth F — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:21:45 +0000

I have to read Cranford by the end of the year. I guess I’d better get to it! I love the BBC (I think it was BBC) film version of this novel.