The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot

The Mill on the Floss

George Eliot

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

366 pages | first published 1860

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Maggie Tulliver's entire life has been spent in the shadow of Dorlcote Mill on the River Floss with her beloved older brother, Tom. But when their father meets an untimely death, the siblings' singular bond is strained as Tom is forced to leave hi...
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Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 76%
sad 68%
challenging 26%
dark 21%
tense 20%
adventurous 8%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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