George Eliot - Middlemarch

kittykat125 · 06-03-2009, 08:15 AM

Hi, I would like to know how this book compares to The Mill on the Floss - how it compares in terms of difficulty, interest level, romance, etc. The size of it is intimidating, but I got through Mill for a class and loved it; in fact, I was almost in tears by the end. I have actually had Middlemarch in my library for years, but have never had the perseverance to get past the first two pages (lol), of which I am somewhat ashamed, because this is like one of the greatest books ever! Any input and encouragement would be lovely.

wessexgirl · 06-03-2009, 01:08 PM

Hi, I loved it. It is Eliot's masterpiece, without a doubt. I would say it's in another league to MOTF, which I wasn't as keen on. It is huge, but well worth it. It's considered one of the best, if not the best novel ever written, and I can see why. Give it a go.

06-03-2009, 08:15 AM	#1
kittykat125 person Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1	George Eliot - Middlemarch Hi, I would like to know how this book compares to The Mill on the Floss - how it compares in terms of difficulty, interest level, romance, etc. The size of it is intimidating, but I got through Mill for a class and loved it; in fact, I was almost in tears by the end. I have actually had Middlemarch in my library for years, but have never had the perseverance to get past the first two pages (lol), of which I am somewhat ashamed, because this is like one of the greatest books ever! Any input and encouragement would be lovely.

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06-03-2009, 01:08 PM	#2
wessexgirl Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 513	Hi, I loved it. It is Eliot's masterpiece, without a doubt. I would say it's in another league to MOTF, which I wasn't as keen on. It is huge, but well worth it. It's considered one of the best, if not the best novel ever written, and I can see why. Give it a go.