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What the hell was that ending?!! It just came out of the blue! I am crying...but why?!

This book was surprisingly good. I was expecting typical victorian nothing-actually-happens approach but there was definitely elements of the sensational novel about it.

The characters are mostly likable, or at least, pitiable. I love the feminism instilled throughout, and the social satire. The love scenes are actually well executed, not just the usual in-passing proposals that tended to be written in that era.

I was as torn as Maggie was a lot of the time, and that is a sign of a well written book.

Unexpectedly likable. Sad but not depressing. The ending I didn't really like as it seemed to be rushed and didn't really fit....but it was moving and written excellently. Another underrated female author!

maelirose's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

This book has made me depressed. I am depressed now. I don't know if I can continue life. I need a minute to process this.

amymarchlawrence's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

korkny's review against another edition

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5.0

Really loved this. Big Eliot fan. Probably not as good as Middlemarch though. Wasn’t sure what I thought of this book until I read the last few chapters, soaked in my own tears. Oh, Philip...

pinanushka's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved this book so much this is the first book I ever read in my life and it brought me into reading I love the character development and l also loved the brother-sister bond I will always keep recommending this book to everyone till the day I die

k_gregz's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective sad 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

noralinn's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

Varför läste jag ens denna? Fett tråkig och dåligt slut

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