alexworld
04-10-2007, 10:46 AM
Don't aproach this novel with any expectations!
The enjoyment is derived from the realism of the plot (though very simple), the introspective thought processes, the goodness and roundedness of the protaganist, and his triumph over, not only the toils of the world, but the inferiorities of other characters, not to mention of course- it goes without saying- the eloquence of the language used.
I found it was a very calm and pleasant sort of read evoking no negative feelings- if anything it keeps you on a constant and slightly elevated level.
William Crimsworth at the end of the story comes back to live in the town of what Bronte refers to as X-. It was only on the last page of the novel when the Piece Hall is mentioned that I realise this town is in fact Halifax- where I am right now! Quel coincidence!
The enjoyment is derived from the realism of the plot (though very simple), the introspective thought processes, the goodness and roundedness of the protaganist, and his triumph over, not only the toils of the world, but the inferiorities of other characters, not to mention of course- it goes without saying- the eloquence of the language used.
I found it was a very calm and pleasant sort of read evoking no negative feelings- if anything it keeps you on a constant and slightly elevated level.
William Crimsworth at the end of the story comes back to live in the town of what Bronte refers to as X-. It was only on the last page of the novel when the Piece Hall is mentioned that I realise this town is in fact Halifax- where I am right now! Quel coincidence!