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Daniel Deronda

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1876

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George Eliot

Daniel Deronda

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1876
Book Details
Pages

796

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1870s

Publication Year

1876

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Daniel Deronda by George Eliot follows the interconnected lives of Daniel Deronda, who is conflicted about his identity and future, and Gwendolen Harleth, whose life changes drastically after her family's financial ruin. As Gwendolen grapples with her circumstances and an abusive marriage proposal, Daniel saves a Jewish singer named Mirah from suicide and becomes entangled in her search for her family and his exploration of Jewish culture. The book includes references to a suicide attempt and antisemitism.

Contemplative

Emotional

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.9

26,063 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Daniel Deronda by George Eliot is praised for its deep exploration of identity and social issues, showcasing Eliot's skillful character development and intricate plot. However, some find the narrative pacing slow and the dual storylines unevenly engaging. Overall, it is celebrated for its thought-provoking themes and literary merit.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Daniel Deronda?

A reader who enjoys Daniel Deronda by George Eliot is likely interested in complex character studies, 19th-century British society, and themes of identity and moral choice. Similar audiences would appreciate works like Middlemarch by George Eliot or Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray.

3.9

26,063 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

796

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1870s

Publication Year

1876

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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