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I don't know George Eliot very well. In fact, I've only ever read Middlemarch which GR kindly informs me was 8 years ago and... I cannot remember what it was about (yes, that memorable!). My review notes though that I didn't care for most characters & I struggled in the reading so I guess that's one reason why I haven't been reading any more of her books.
I do care for Silas Marner though. He appears to be a typically good young man though maybe a tad on the boring side but he was hard done by. A ...more
I do care for Silas Marner though. He appears to be a typically good young man though maybe a tad on the boring side but he was hard done by. A ...more
Silas Marner is a weaver who was exiled from his home and he secludes himself away hoarding up gold until one day his gold is stolen. Then Marner is given a gift which introduces him back into the world. I found the beginning to be a bit slow but it picked up once the robbery and subsequent events occurred.
Charming book about community and the effect of isolation from it in the individual, and the community's perception of them. It was interesting how the positive change in Marner's life is something that would be considered completely unacceptable today.
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Feb 16, 2022
Cora
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I really enjoyed this classic novel. I didn't know much about the book when I decided to read it and I am glad I did. It was a heartwarming story about the power of love. It had a great sense of place, bringing the English country village to life. I will definitely move more books by Eliot up on my TBR.
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one of the best novels I've read all year. the character descriptions are flawless, the morals are wonderfully portrayed, and the writing is clear and uncomplicated. A great novel to begin reading classics.
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Mar 10, 2008
Starcatcher
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Jul 02, 2008
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