Romola by George Eliot
Classic novel set in Florence, rich historical detail and intricate character development. Readers praise the writing style and vivid descriptions of time and place, with mixed opinions on readability
Highlights
- historical Florence setting
- character development
- glorious writing style
Pros
- historical background of Florence
- rich character development
- glorious writing style
- engaging story quality
Cons
- readability described as very difficult by some
- mixed views on language use
- mixed value for money
