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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
Not the greatest of Hardy's novels by a log stretch but certainly more light hearted than his normal. Deeply funnny at moments, the underlying tragedy builds but never becomes overbearing. I love Hardy but stopped reading him because it is such a depressing experience; this was almost a compromise: not quite on perfect form but I won't be crying myself to sleep tonight.
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoy this author, and this was the 6th book of his that I read. It was slow going for me through 3/4 of the story, but the last 1/4 was much better and redeemed it for me.
This is okay but also somewhat bland. There are a few lines that hint at Hardy's later wit and writing skill, but I think that there's a reason more people know Tess of the D'Urbervilles than A Pair of Blue Eyes.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mado che palle 100 pagine in cui questo rompe il cazzo perchè lei si era limonata uno sopra una tomba prima di lui
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes