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awurdeman 's review for:
Middlemarch
by George Eliot
This is in the running for one of my favorite novels. It's a sweeping narrative of an entire town, with a memorable cast of characters that feel well-developed and recognizable. I think we all know an arrogant person who thinks they much to contribute to the world, and therefore can't rightly be bothered with those around them. I think we all know a self-sacrificing woman who has to learn when and how to deploy that selflessness so as not to be destructive to herself. At least, in my experience these traits are remarkably human. The plot is also surprisingly quick for a 19th century book. While it's long, it's worth the read and it might surprise you with how quickly it goes. There's a lot here on a literary level, but equally as much on an entertaining one.