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I’ve finally had some time to read this stunning book.

This book is so easy to fall into.

Elizabeth Gaskell does really know how to craft a sense of space and setting in her books, that much is already affirmed.

Wading through my reading slump with Austen

An interesting start, I’ve missed Austen’s writing and I’m super excited to get into this one.

Loving this book so far.

An interesting introduction to the glittering society of Wharton’s New York and characters so far.

So far, Emma is such a compelling character. An idealist; a dreamer.

Excited to get into this one.

This book just keeps getting more and more interesting.

Very engrossed.

“…he heaved a sigh over the strange destiny that leads men to destroy each other for the interests of people who are strangers to them and who often do not even know that they exist.”

Dumas definitely doesn’t waste any time creating an intricate story!!

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Rather action filled, and humorous, so far.

So much melancholy, yet such a comfort to read.

Absolutely loving this so far.

So many profound quotes, moments. A deep and dark read.

Into Book 4.

A very compelling attack on society and a failing yet labyrinthine justice system thus far.

What a gritty and somewhat infuriating tale so far. I suppose a reader can only hope that Nekhlyudov’s guilty conscience is a powerful thing.

Many animal transformations, hypocritical gods and satirical commentary. That’s how I’d sum up the first 78 pages.

A rough and gritty beginning.

“Perhaps, then, I was too severe in my judgments, for I abhorred the sinner as well as the sin; now, I flatter myself I am more charitable and considerate; but am I not becoming more indifferent and insensate too? Fool that I was to dream that l had strength and purity enough to save myself and him!“

My heart aches for Helen.

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Undertaking an academic read through and annotate of this one!

“..a girl's affections should never be won unsought. But when they are sought - when the citadel of the heart is fairly besieged, it is apt to surrender sooner than the owner is aware of, and often against her better judgment, and in opposition to all her preconceived ideas of what she could have loved..”