Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy

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mad_henshall's review

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dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Sparked discussions about...
  • Hardy
  • mental health in "the past" 

Annoyed by...
  • not much but maybe the name Eustacia

Loved...
  • the epic use of setting (furze sounds great)
  • learning about Reddlemen
  • the suggested essay questions on the back page
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