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656 pages • first pub 1863 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192835680
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 15 January 1980
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 202 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, MurderMinor
Death, Antisemitism, Death of parent656 pages • first pub 1863 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192835680
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 15 January 1980
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 202 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, MurderMinor
Death, Antisemitism, Death of parent