Easily one of my favorite reads of this year. Middlemarch is a wonderful exploration of family, love, politics, small town life, and marriage. This is a book that seeps into your soul and never lets go. It is a slow burn that is so rewarding. I loved Eliot's prose. There were some scenes where I highlighted the entire page because of a beautiful quote or vivid imagery. Her writing is stunning, and her authorial voice is powerful. Eliot's character work is masterful, and I felt like I got to know these characters so well. I loved how thought provoking this book is. The characters are flawed and messy, yet so relatable. I feel as though everyone can get something out of Middlemarch no matter where you are in life, and this is a book that I feel like I will get more out of every time I read it. It is just beautiful.