Felix Holt, The Radical by George Eliot

Felix Holt, The Radical

George Eliot

578 pages first pub 1866 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Felix Holt, The Radical by George Eliot is a intriguing and introspective novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of family dynamics and the complexities of social class, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy character-driven stories that linger long after the final page is turned.

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When the young nobleman Harold Transome returns to England from the colonies with a self-made fortune, he scandalizes the town of Treby Magna with his decision to stand for Parliament as a Radical. But after the idealistic Felix Holt also returns ...

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3.63
based on 172 reviews

Moods

reflective: 100%

informative: 75%

challenging: 50%

tense: 25%


Pace

16% of readers chose medium
83% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

80% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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