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A review by readingwithasha
Middlemarch by George Eliot
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is an epoch/epic.
Despite its gargantuan length, I found myself completely engrossed. And though it’s set in the 19th century, it’s incredibly modern.
The characters are nuanced, complicated, and sympathetic. Dorothea is probably the most powerful heroine I’ve ever read.
Despite its gargantuan length, I found myself completely engrossed. And though it’s set in the 19th century, it’s incredibly modern.
The characters are nuanced, complicated, and sympathetic. Dorothea is probably the most powerful heroine I’ve ever read.