A review by freya__b
The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Beautifully poignant writing and some gorgeous passages that capture sibling relationships perfectly. Maggie's character development was fantastic and I loved reading her journey. The aunts and uncles also provided some great humor! But the first half dragged a little and felt disjointed with the second. I would have also liked to see more of Tom's inner turnoil since he seems quite one dimensional in the second part. This is probably intentional since it reflects how he's perceived by Maggie, but I would have liked more details on his life anyway