A review by msrichardsreads89
Romola by Dorothea Barrett, Dorothea Barrett, George Eliot, George Eliot

emotional reflective slow-paced

5.0

This book is a masterpiece. Eliot's skill with plot and setting are superb. She made Renaissance Florence come alive with detailed imagery and dynamic characters. Her writing is elegant with dry wit. The atmosphere of political intrigue and church politics was fascinating. I loved Romola's story even more. It was heartbreaking and emotional but beautifully written. Savonarola is an interesting historical figure, and I enjoyed seeing him come alive in this book. 

This is a novel that is best consumed slowly. This was a labor of love. It is dense and complex, but so rewarding. It is a book that I want to reread multiple times and will gain more insight each time I read it.