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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
July 17th 2019: Last third of the story was fantastic but the first two thirds were quite slow and repetitive in themes, 3/5
17th October 2019: Reread for school but really enjoyed it the second time around, a very cosy story with a lot of elements to analyse while still being heartwarming. 4/5
17th October 2019: Reread for school but really enjoyed it the second time around, a very cosy story with a lot of elements to analyse while still being heartwarming. 4/5
This was another buddy read with my lovely friend Dawnie, who always makes reading and discussing books fun.
I have not read any other George Eliot books yet, though this and others have been on my list for ages. I've heard a lot about this novel over the years and it was a bit different than I expected. Not in a bad way, I just thought that certain aspects of the story, like Silas finding the child who would teach him about love, would be a bigger part of the story. This was an important part, but as far as the page count dedicated to this relationship, it was very low.
A well written, interesting story that is short and easy to get through and enjoy. There are some life lessons to be learned within its pages. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys classic novels.
I have not read any other George Eliot books yet, though this and others have been on my list for ages. I've heard a lot about this novel over the years and it was a bit different than I expected. Not in a bad way, I just thought that certain aspects of the story, like Silas finding the child who would teach him about love, would be a bigger part of the story. This was an important part, but as far as the page count dedicated to this relationship, it was very low.
A well written, interesting story that is short and easy to get through and enjoy. There are some life lessons to be learned within its pages. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys classic novels.
Y’all, it’s just not great.
I think that the main themes of Silas Marner are basically religion and community? Neither of those things interest me very much :/ and the themes weren’t exactly executed very insightfully.
Frankly, the plot is rather cliché (perhaps it created the cliche but still) and reminds me of that of some Christmas movie? Except slower and less enjoyable. I didn’t care for Godfrey Cass who is a huge cad. I kind of enjoyed Eliot’s little didactic or truism-esque proclamations about human nature, but does that make up for dry prose? I don’t think so. Some humour here, but Austen remains far superior.
For me, Silas Marner sort of vibes like a Jane Eyre in the sense that I really believe that it is no longer relevant to the world we live in. I will say that watching Silas raise Eppie as his own and without cruelty was quite moving, therapeutic, and beautiful. That being said, I’m not sure if 30 or so pages of wonderful prose can make up for the rest of the novel?
I think that the main themes of Silas Marner are basically religion and community? Neither of those things interest me very much :/ and the themes weren’t exactly executed very insightfully.
Frankly, the plot is rather cliché (perhaps it created the cliche but still) and reminds me of that of some Christmas movie? Except slower and less enjoyable. I didn’t care for Godfrey Cass who is a huge cad. I kind of enjoyed Eliot’s little didactic or truism-esque proclamations about human nature, but does that make up for dry prose? I don’t think so. Some humour here, but Austen remains far superior.
For me, Silas Marner sort of vibes like a Jane Eyre in the sense that I really believe that it is no longer relevant to the world we live in. I will say that watching Silas raise Eppie as his own and without cruelty was quite moving, therapeutic, and beautiful. That being said, I’m not sure if 30 or so pages of wonderful prose can make up for the rest of the novel?
I really loved Silas Marner!! I found it so easy to read and had an incredible array of themes and topics to look into. From the focus of money, to the lack of women in the society of Raveloe, and the fantasy aspect of gold and fairy tales!!
I loved it!~
I loved it!~
I studied Silas Marner for English Literature. I absolutely loved it, it was beautifully written and I really enjoyed dissecting every word as it made me appreciate the depth of the novel. I would love to re-read it!
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
"I think nobody could be happier than we are."
The final lines to a beautiful book.
Proof that stories do not need a sad or ambiguous ending to have an impact on you.
Although, it was a slow start, I genuinely loved this boo once I got about 50% in.
The final lines to a beautiful book.
Proof that stories do not need a sad or ambiguous ending to have an impact on you.
Although, it was a slow start, I genuinely loved this boo once I got about 50% in.
I liked this much more than I thought I would, for a book about an isolated weaver - George Eliot handles topics of morality, justice and religion very well within a beautifully crafted narrative. The redemptive value of caring for children reminded me of Heidi by Johanna Spyri, which I also loved. Definitely want to read more by George Eliot.
Read (and listened to via audiobook) with my son for high school English, much better than I expected for required reading. He enjoyed it as well.
Slow to get into, but definitely worth it! Some may say this tale of redemption and the choice of a loving family over money is sickly sweet, but I loved its simplicity.