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476 pages • first pub 1874 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141198934
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 April 2012
Description
The Penguin English Library Edition of Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy 'I cannot allow any man to - to criticise my private conduct!' she exclaimed. 'Nor will I for a minute' Hardy's powerful novel of swift sexual passion and slow-burni...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,194 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
sad 26%
hopeful 20%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
funny 15%
dark 13%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Toxic relationship, Death, Animal deathModerate
Child death, Suicide attempt, MurderMinor
Pregnancy, War476 pages • first pub 1874 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141198934
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 April 2012
Description
The Penguin English Library Edition of Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy 'I cannot allow any man to - to criticise my private conduct!' she exclaimed. 'Nor will I for a minute' Hardy's powerful novel of swift sexual passion and slow-burni...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,194 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
sad 26%
hopeful 20%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
funny 15%
dark 13%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Death, Animal deathModerate
Child death, Suicide attempt, MurderMinor
Pregnancy, War