Romola by George Eliot, Dorothea Barrett

567 pages first pub 1863 (editions) user-added

fiction classics historical adventurous reflective slow-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
challenging 42%
emotional 38%
sad 28%
adventurous 19%
informative 19%
inspiring 19%
tense 19%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
dark 9%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 91%
medium 8%

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

3.59

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