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688 pages • first pub 1863 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140434705
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 27 June 1996
Description
One of George Eliot's most ambitious and imaginative novels, Romola is set in Renaissance Florence during the turbulent years following the expulsion of the powerful Medici family during which the zealous religious reformer Savonarola rose to cont...
Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
sad 25%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 15%
informative 15%
mysterious 15%
relaxing 15%
dark 10%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, MurderMinor
Death, Domestic abuse, Antisemitism688 pages • first pub 1863 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140434705
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 27 June 1996
Description
One of George Eliot's most ambitious and imaginative novels, Romola is set in Renaissance Florence during the turbulent years following the expulsion of the powerful Medici family during which the zealous religious reformer Savonarola rose to cont...
Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
sad 25%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 15%
informative 15%
mysterious 15%
relaxing 15%
dark 10%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, MurderMinor
Death, Domestic abuse, Antisemitism