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A review by alanyoung
Adam Bede by George Eliot
5.0
a thoroughly enjoyable experience with interesting characters, dramatic themes, rural insights, delightful dialogue and wonderful use of the English language.
I would recommend this book unreservedly.
The one glaring weakness is the handling of Hetty's pregnancy.
In all her ruminations about running away during her betrothal to Adam there is no hint that she is already pregnant.
Also the 'affair' with Arthur seemed to leave no opportunity for her actually getting pregnant.
A naturally slim girl would not be able to hide a term pregnancy!
I would recommend this book unreservedly.
The one glaring weakness is the handling of Hetty's pregnancy.
In all her ruminations about running away during her betrothal to Adam there is no hint that she is already pregnant.
Also the 'affair' with Arthur seemed to leave no opportunity for her actually getting pregnant.
A naturally slim girl would not be able to hide a term pregnancy!