Silas Marner by George Eliot

Silas Marner

George Eliot with Andrew Sachs (Narrator)

6 hours, 42 minutes first pub 1861 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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For 15 years the weaver Silas Marner has plied his loom near the village of Raveloe, alone and unjustly in exile, cut off from faith and human love, he cares only for his hoard of golden guineas. But two events occur that will change his life fore...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,490 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 61%
hopeful 53%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 21%
sad 20%
relaxing 14%
mysterious 12%
challenging 11%
dark 6%
adventurous 5%
funny 4%
tense 3%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 36%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.5

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