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Maggie Tulliver has two lovers: Philip Wakem, son of her father’s enemy, and Stephen Guest, already promised to her cousin. But the love she wants most in the world is that of her brother Tom. Maggie’s struggle against her passionate and sensual nature leads her to a deeper understanding and to eventual tragedy.

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A powerful story, beautifully and thoughtfully read. I recommend it without any hesitation at all.

Mill on the Floss

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Where does The Mill on the Floss rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

My favourite book so far.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Mill on the Floss?

Not really moments, but the characters are so well drawn (helped by Laura Paton's narration) so are really vivid: Tom, Mrs Tulliver, Lucy and Philip Wakem in particular.

What does Laura Paton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Really brought it alive. I doubt I would have had the persistence to finish the book if reading it but I really loved how she had different voices for the different characters.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Without giving the story away, I thought the ending was a bit contrived.

Superb Narrator For A Gripping Story

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Short review as short of time. Magnificent book. Beautiful prose. Both prose and emotions are somewhat overwrought but that is the charm of the book. Amazing characterisation. Themes of love, duty and sacrifice. Finally, the best narration I’ve ever listened to. I don’t know who Laura Paton is but I’m going to find out and see what else she’s narrated. I am not a person who hands out praise lightly.

Sublime narration and beautiful story

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It is an immense undertaking, in writing and performance, and since I got more than the experience I'd hoped for, I have no further opinion on those things.
As for George Eliot. No person who has been forced to reflect long on life and it's tendency to be impossible, as well as morally inscrutable, could ask for a better mentor, ten times worth the patience. I read for those passages of lucid reflection which immediately call up my own muddle of past events, and begin rearranging the furniture in my conscience. I'm old, by the way.

More than I bargained for.

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I have taken it upon myself to read a classic book in between each newer title. this is a charming story of it's time

great classic, beautifully narrated

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