The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot

The Mill on the Floss

George Eliot

704 pages first pub 1860 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Drawing on George Eliot's own childhood experiences to craft an unforgettable story of first love, sibling rivalry and regret, The Mill on the Floss is edited with an introduction and notes by A.S. Byatt, author of Possession, in Penguin Classics....

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Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 78%
sad 68%
challenging 24%
dark 22%
tense 18%
adventurous 7%
funny 6%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.67

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