Silas Marner by George Eliot

Silas Marner

George Eliot

6 hours, 49 minutes • first pub 1861 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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A reader who appreciates introspective tales of redemption and the transformative power of unexpected love, set against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal despair, would find this classic deeply resonant.

Description

Silas Marner, a gentle linen weaver, is framed by his best friend for a heinous theft. Exiled from his small community, Marner retreats into bitter and miserly reclusion, caring only for the gold he receives for his work. When his small treasure h...

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Community Reviews

3.52
based on 6,507 reviews

Moods

reflective: 64%

emotional: 63%

hopeful: 53%

inspiring: 26%

lighthearted: 20%

sad: 19%

relaxing: 14%

challenging: 12%

mysterious: 12%

adventurous: 6%

dark: 6%

funny: 5%

tense: 3%

informative: 2%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
55% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
51% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

88% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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