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I picked this somewhat randomly because I heard Kate Reading narrating something else I wasn't interested in, but liked her voice. She's great for this! And I can see why it has stood the test of time to become a classic. GE is incisive, subtly hilarious, but kind and understanding underneath it all. The story so far is rambling scenes, but feels like it's going somewhere with it.
— Nov 10, 2025 06:01PM
I picked this somewhat randomly because I heard Kate Reading narrating something else I wasn't interested in, but liked her voice. She's great for this! And I can see why it has stood the test of time to become a classic. GE is incisive, subtly hilarious, but kind and understanding underneath it all. The story so far is rambling scenes, but feels like it's going somewhere with it.
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Also, I never think of characters as my "blorbos" but something about Dorothea made me immediately go Blorbo! She's so weird and passionate and trying so hard to live a meaningful life while circumscribed by Regency England provincialism and misogyny, and only having Christianity to look to for inspiration. So humanly petty and judgmental, while genuinely being loving and wanting to do good. Aro and/or Ace? I <3 her.
— Nov 10, 2025 06:07PM
