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literaturev 's review for:
The Mill on the Floss
by George Eliot
People may find it rather dull and may not like any of the characters mentioned in the book. But it’s everything but dull and a protagonist doesn’t have to be someone you’ll like.
Maggy Tulliver is in dilemma: she needs to choose between Philip Wakem, or her brother Tom who prioritises duty above everything, or Stephen Guest. The problem is: Philip’s father has taken her father’s property and Stephen Guest was engaged to her cousin, Lucy. Maggy craves for her brother’s approval and tries her best to avoid contact with Philip out of her family’s dignity. But is she able to do it to someone she’s loved since childhood? And will she accept Stephen’s love for her?
Maggy is witty, smart but naive. She likes to read. While she learns very fast, she is slow to control her feeling. While Tom sees everything as black and white which makes him appear arrogance. He, as the oldest, wants to take care of his family, but his way of taking care hurts Maggy.
It sounds like a general love affair? Nope! George Eliot is very good at characters development. It’s about a provincial life and manner and it’s something more. Although the end is twisted and I find it quite odd, I still recommend you to read this novel. A good one to read during summer time. It’s beautifully written!
Maggy Tulliver is in dilemma: she needs to choose between Philip Wakem, or her brother Tom who prioritises duty above everything, or Stephen Guest. The problem is: Philip’s father has taken her father’s property and Stephen Guest was engaged to her cousin, Lucy. Maggy craves for her brother’s approval and tries her best to avoid contact with Philip out of her family’s dignity. But is she able to do it to someone she’s loved since childhood? And will she accept Stephen’s love for her?
Maggy is witty, smart but naive. She likes to read. While she learns very fast, she is slow to control her feeling. While Tom sees everything as black and white which makes him appear arrogance. He, as the oldest, wants to take care of his family, but his way of taking care hurts Maggy.
It sounds like a general love affair? Nope! George Eliot is very good at characters development. It’s about a provincial life and manner and it’s something more. Although the end is twisted and I find it quite odd, I still recommend you to read this novel. A good one to read during summer time. It’s beautifully written!