The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot

The Mill on the Floss

George Eliot

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

496 pages | first published 1860

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Introduction and Notes by R.T. Jones, Honorary Fellow of the University of York. This novel, based on George Eliot's own experiences of provincial life, is a masterpiece of ambiguity in which moral choice is subjected to the hypocrisy of the Victo...
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Summary of 2022 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 77%
sad 68%
challenging 26%
dark 20%
tense 19%
adventurous 8%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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