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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
Silas Marner is a surprisingly, charming read. This is the novel that was written 10 years before Middlemarch, and it is a worthy precursor.
The story is focused on the titular character, Silar Marner, a poor and lonely weaver, who cares only for his small cache of gold he has hoarded over the years. The gold is stolen from him, and he falls into a crazed depression, fixating on his loss. One day, a small child wanders into his home, and he takes the girl in and raises it as his one.
Silas trades his material gold for something that is worth more - the love of another.
The end of the tale is positive, and all loose ends are brought together.
I thought this was engaging and well-written. All of the characters were given their own unique personalities, and I enjoyed reading from all their perspectives. Even in its short duration, Eliot paints a true community in the countryside.
The story is focused on the titular character, Silar Marner, a poor and lonely weaver, who cares only for his small cache of gold he has hoarded over the years. The gold is stolen from him, and he falls into a crazed depression, fixating on his loss. One day, a small child wanders into his home, and he takes the girl in and raises it as his one.
Silas trades his material gold for something that is worth more - the love of another.
The end of the tale is positive, and all loose ends are brought together.
I thought this was engaging and well-written. All of the characters were given their own unique personalities, and I enjoyed reading from all their perspectives. Even in its short duration, Eliot paints a true community in the countryside.
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As much as I appreciate style of the dialogue this story was lacklustre in both plot and depth of character. I am sorry George Eliot, I am sure there is a reason people still read your work but I just can not get into your style of writing. For me it was a clunky read with no real flow to the plot.
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
What an unexpectedly charming little book! A beautiful story with enough intrigue to keep you reading.
Finally...the only books was assigned in school that I did not finish. Just a little late. Uneven narration...I can see why it is a challenge for young readers...the scenes where we are given back stories are clunky...as a teen, I would have skipped and lost a bit...a bit of the charms.
Silas Marner is forced to begin again and again. His future is stolen by others, and he keeps plodding forward. His friends turn on him? He moves and starts a new life. His gold is stolen? He mourns and starts over.
And then a golden child enters his life and everything changes...
Complicated twists that come together, and the reader smile with the last line. Good guys can finish first.
Silas Marner is forced to begin again and again. His future is stolen by others, and he keeps plodding forward. His friends turn on him? He moves and starts a new life. His gold is stolen? He mourns and starts over.
And then a golden child enters his life and everything changes...
Complicated twists that come together, and the reader smile with the last line. Good guys can finish first.