It was so long ago that I don't really remember why I didn't particularly like it. Perhaps the I thought the story was a little slow, perhaps I was comparing it unfavourably to Jane Austen. I enjoyed the insights into humble rural life from so long ago though.
Silas Marner is about half as long as "Mill" so perhaps I'll give it a try, Marie.
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