I write this review because I notice I hadn't previously written one when I gave it the 5 star rating.

I consider this the Queen of all novels, of all fiction.
After first reading it a few years ago, I haven't been able to let it out of my mind.
It's insanely beautiful. Gwendolen Harleth manages to steal the focus from Daniel Deronda himself. Whilst Deronda's tale is deep, wonderful and as relavant now and the year it was written, it is a tale to move the mind, whereas Gwendolen's story really moves the heart and soul. The turmoil she goes through, the writing of her character and her thoughts are so so moving, and at no time more so that when she and Deronda are together. Every time they meet, the scenes are riveting. Her story and her journey are timeless.