Daniel Deronda by George Eliot

Daniel Deronda

George Eliot

832 pages first pub 1876 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

George Eliot's final novel and her most ambitious work, Daniel Deronda contrasts the moral laxity of the British aristocracy with the dedicated fervor of Jewish nationalists. Crushed by a loveless marriage to the cruel and arrogant Grandcourt, Gwe...

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Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 67%
emotional 54%
hopeful 21%
sad 18%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
dark 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.73

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