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shieldbearer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
All that said, the misogyny, antisemitism, racism and antiromanyism really hampered my enjoyment. To a large extent, some of this is a product of its time, I'm aware, and it's what one often signs up for when reading these old novels, but still... I think the main things that I am enthralled by when it comes to this novel is Eliot's skill in bringing out nuanced, realistic characters (in the sense that they have very human, very flawed thoughts and impulses, in ways I truly wish more authors would write) and by the missed opportunities.
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, and Classism
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, and Medical content
Minor: Cancer, Child death, and Death of parent
hein's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Minor: Antisemitism
tenar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Antisemitism and Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Medical content, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Colonisation
buildingtaste's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Misogyny and Antisemitism
thecriticalreader's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexism, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Antisemitism
Gamblingqqjj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Grief, Gaslighting, and Classism
Minor: Miscarriage
norah_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Antisemitism
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A lot of characters to keep track of that it can be confusing sometimes
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, and Grief
Moderate: Miscarriage, Antisemitism, and Medical content
Minor: Addiction
afion's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Medical content
Moderate: Drug use, Miscarriage, Antisemitism, and Classism
Minor: Body shaming and Suicide
midnightcomets's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, and Antisemitism
Minor: Medical content