A review by lewreviews
Adam Bede by George Eliot

3.0

There are some absolutely beautiful passages here that contrast with witty sentiments and deep philosophical musings that make for a well-rounded novel. You'll get this long spiel on love that makes you swoon and sit in wonder, and then you'll find yourself laughing at the subsequent rejection of love that comes on the very next page. The minds of the characters are delicately juxtaposed to emphasise these moments, and it makes for a fulfilling read, but it's just LONG. The story just goes somewhere and right when you think it's over, nope there's another 100 pages. I think there's too much story here and Eliot possibly indulged herself with her first novel, but it's enjoyable nonetheless.