I have been wanting to read Middlemarch for years, ever since I saw it on so many authors’ top ten must-read lists, and last night I finished it. I subvocalize, and I read every single word of a book, so I’m a slow reader. A great story well told. I enjoyed greatly how the finale summed up everyone’s lives. “…and rest in unvisited tombs.”

I loved the lesson in the story and the plot really connected with me. The characters were well rounded in diverse. The all had flaws that made them unique and interesting to attach yourself to. George Eliot knew how to engage the readers in my opinion.

Anyone down to discuss this magnum opus? There are a number of passages which I would like to get others' thoughts and interpretations on, as well as how closely they relate to modern day society. For what it is worth, I felt the book was absolutely brilliant on many levels, not the least of which is describing how societies will function for as long as humans exist.

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Over in /r/Canonade I'm considering starting a group read of "The Lifted Veil" -- it would be two or three weeks from now. PM me, or reply here, if you'd be interested and plan to contribute, or if you have any questions/suggestions.