Shelley D. reviewed on + 3 more book reviews
This is a very enjoyable book in a Jane Austen kind of way. Gaskell is a master of diction and painting subtle, irresistible mini portraits of human nature. She is often down right hilarious. I'm not completely done with the book yet, but as far as I can see, there is not a distinct plot, just interesting episodes in the life of some women of a small English town. A pleasure to read.
