 | Jane Austen: The Complete Collection 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
These DVD's are for diehard Austen fans--the episodes are quite long & literally follow the entire story. The production quality shows in the age of the episodes--i.e. not as lush as the 2 recent Pride... read full review |
 | Clff Notes version of Jane Austen's Persuasion 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
As a devoted Jane Austen fan, I was excited about the Masterpiece series. However ,despite being beautifully filmed, the shortness of the production left out many subplots & character developments for which... read full review |
 | Chew on This by Charles Wilson 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
This book is a real eye opener about the fast food industry--I haven't been to McDonalds since I saw "Supersize Me" & this book reaffirms my distaste for fast food. It's a quick read wit... read full review |
 | Pride & Prejudice Excellent adaptation of the Jane Austen novel--a bit different from the A&E version but the story still shines through. Keira Knightly is probably closer to Lizzie's true age & does a great job wit... read full review |
 | Lovely Victorian Era Romance North & South tells the story of John Thornton, a cotton mill owner from Milton in the northern part of England & Margaret Hale, a clergyman's daughter from Helston in the south. The story is simil... read full review |
 | Pleasant Victorian Novels I am a big fan of Regency/Victorian literature & wished to read Cranford before it appeared on Masterpiece Theatre. Both of these novels are easy to read & give insight into daily lives of each of the n... read full review |
 | Great Acting & Lush Production I am a hugh fan of British Drama from the Regency/Victorian Era & enjoyed this completely. I may be a bit prejudiced as I am a fan of Ciaran Hinds from Persuasion & Samantha Morton from Emma & Tom J... read full review |
 | Pleasant Victorian Romance This DVD is a pleasant way to enjoy 2 hours. It is a romantic piece centering around the heroine Fancy Day. She returns to the village where she was raised, now blessed with a good education, to accept a teachi... read full review |
 | Vivid Portrayal of Industrial Conditions in England Riveting novel by Mrs. Gaskell of life in Manchester, England during the Industrial Revolution. It centers on the Barton & Wilson families who are of the laboring class. The story combines elements of a lov... read full review |
 | Rollicking Good Fun for All! BBC's Robin Hood is a treat for all. It cast members are fabuluous & the storylines are so interesting. This is not the Errol Flynn Robin Hood of years past, but the cast members are earthy, fallible ... read full review |
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