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alexalovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I finally finished reading this classic! The way I described my reading experience to other people was that it felt like I was being made privy to the lives of the inhabitants of Middlemarch; it was almost like being nosy enough to want to know what was going on with these people you knew of by reputation alone. Overall mixed feelings for me, given that there were definitely plots and characters I enjoyed more than others, but I’m glad I read it.
hannasandmann's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I definitely need to read this again. So glad I finally read a book from the 19th century that was written by a woman. It gives a whole new perspective and historical context.
echoess's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
stefania18's review against another edition
5.0
It is absolutely remarkable how Eliot built this intricate maze of social relations around the tenacious figure of Dorothea, her narrative skill enabling us to plunge into the fictional world of Middlemarch, where not even a Saint Theresa can escape the entanglements of the provincial lifestyle and to whose rules every member must faithfully adhere. The heroine stands out in this world through her ardor and zeal which brighten the lives of those around her even though she never fulfils her unknown grand goal.
amber_03's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this as an audiobook and appreciated the style of the author, however didn't enjoy the plot itself unfortunately.
sailor_marmar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jennyluwho's review against another edition
3.0
‘Character is not cut in marble; it is not something solid and unalterable. It is something living and changing, and may become diseased as our bodies do.’