Middlemarch by George Eliot (Book Review)

Excellent writing. I love a nice slow paced story that allows me to fully immerse myself in the world created. Where the character’s personalities are given enough time to reveal the various facets contained and not simply outline the distinct traits which are obvious. George Eliot is adept when it comes to delivering all the subtleties of 1820s societal prejudices. Great for history lessons.

I saw mention of a vampire’s feast, Dracula the novel by Bram Stoker wasn’t published until 1897. Not saying Stoker was first mention vampires, I simply find it interesting that Eliot used something so fictional.

Quote… “Failure after long perseverance in much grander than never to have a striving good enough to be called a failure.” (I hear her).

Romantic Quote… “Their young delight in speaking to each other, and saying what no one else would care to hear, was forever ended. .. ..”

I read George Eliot to school myself in writing and what a great teacher I’ve chosen. This is the third George Eliot book I’ve read. I highly recommend her.

A easy FIVE STARS.

READING PROGRESS

October 11, 2023 — Started Reading

November 12, 2023–33.0%

December 3, 2023–50.0% “‘But the silence in her husband’s ear was never more to be broken.’ What a line. Just the sort to stick in my mind and years later be regurgitated as an original thought. I wonder how many of my original thoughts belong to other people?”

December 27, 2023 — Finished Reading

Reasons I enjoyed this book:

Entertaining

Great world building

Inspirational

Original

Romantic

Realistic

Witty

Wonderful characters