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mvatza57's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ciarathebookish's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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
kangokaren's review against another edition
5.0
If a girl is wondering what kind of man she wants to marry, just read about Adam or Addie and you will see a man to make a woman swoon.
ebussa47's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Read for class — this book was kind of amazing, but also kind of impossibly slow. I love how the ending fails to satisfy the reader — Hayslope can’t find a replacement for what it once had.
kharaughty's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
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
3.5
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
read247_instyle_inca's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lewreviews's review against another edition
3.0
There are some absolutely beautiful passages here that contrast with witty sentiments and deep philosophical musings that make for a well-rounded novel. You'll get this long spiel on love that makes you swoon and sit in wonder, and then you'll find yourself laughing at the subsequent rejection of love that comes on the very next page. The minds of the characters are delicately juxtaposed to emphasise these moments, and it makes for a fulfilling read, but it's just LONG. The story just goes somewhere and right when you think it's over, nope there's another 100 pages. I think there's too much story here and Eliot possibly indulged herself with her first novel, but it's enjoyable nonetheless.