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Fanny Price is my hero

There is not enough book left to sort out everyone’s problems, and boy do we have some problems!!!!

That was the most EPIC, most EMOTIONAL, most DRAWN OUT friendzone I have ever been privy to. I actually thought he was about to propose, and then, “Will you be my faithful friend?” WHAT??? 💀

I know. You don’t even have to tell me because I already know, dear Charlotte. In fact, your attempted plots are so obvious that I wonder at them…Did you really think your dear readers would not sniff out each and every obvious twist? Alas, I enjoy myself heartily despite such transparent prose.

There’s 100 chapters, and the book opens with chapter 100, counting down from there, it’s cool

Currently dreaming happy dreams of meat extract

I am continually frustrated that I must wait to read every book I ever want to read. Yet I am grateful that each one is its own journey

This is so much greater than I could have expected. The vastness and depth astound me.

This is a very interesting premise. Simultaneously complex and simple. Let’s see how it ends…

🙄🙄🙄

I just cried because he talked about the coming of the interstate.
I’m so frustrated, in my pride, why God let me live in this age of modernity.
Then again, if I’d lived then, I would have asked why he let me live in this age of war, or unemployment, or sexism, or slavery or anything else.
Such is life.

This book could also be called:
When Being a People Pleaser Goes Too Far

The thing- the thing about Hardy is, his set up is always the same.
Two people who will end up together.
One party falls in love w/ and marries the wrong person.
Something happens to said oopsie spouse.
Finally the meant-to-be come together.
I think Hardy believed in soulmates.

GIRL. Ima need you to wake up, and NOT MARRY THE DIRT BAG.

For the first time reading a Hardy novel, I’m unsure who the endgame couple will be!
I have my very strong suspicions, but for once it’s not as obvious. Here we go!!!!

And nooooooow there’s a plague. A literal plague. THE plague. Will these betrothed ever be “The Newlyweds”?????

I did it. He said “If you do not care to hear the background of this character, skip to the proceeding chapter” so I did that. Hope this still counts as read 😅
Also, I think one of our betrothed just dedicated herself to be a nun…that’ll throw a wrench in things

I’m not sure how this author is keeping my attention by telling every possible side story of every bloody side character even hinted at existing, but somehow he is

I don’t think this will end well. The beginning didn’t go well, the middle didn’t go well, why would the end go well?
They have history, it’s true, but trust me, that ain’t the kind of history you build a life on

GIRL. WHY YOU GOTTA BE SO SAINTLY???

I’ve just read one chapter and have already been brought to tears

Sometimes I just panic because of all the books I want to read and how little time I dedicate to it. The list keeps growing!!!

Ooohhhh The plot is thickening. This book, as it stands right now, is 5 stars easy.

The suspense is building…

This girl is in a convent and she still has more marriage prospects than I do. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE???

Here we go!

What. Just. Happened.

1. Dying men will do what dying men do, stupid men will do what stupid men do.
2. You Dirty Scumbag.
3. She knew it was coming all along...
4. "Keep a watch, O lord, at the door of my lips"
5. Each plays the game for a different reason

1. Dying men will do what dying men do, stupid men will do what stupid men do.
2. You Dirty Scumbag
3. She knew it was coming all along.
4. Sleep is always worth more than money.