I loved the descriptions of the depth and breath of society.
It is full of insights into society, human nature, what to do in life when one can't quite make one's dreams come true, and how to make a marriage work.
I love the large cast of townsfolk that round out the novel create an amazing mix of gossip and family histories.
I love the Elliot's idea in making her characters subjugated by the forces of society; they eventually have to conform to the role society has laid out for them.
Elliot provides a great deal of historical context.
This is not an easy read but a very enjoyable one!
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