The Pursuit of the Well-Beloved & The Well-Beloved by Thomas Hardy, Patricia Ingham

The Pursuit of the Well-Beloved & The Well-Beloved

Thomas Hardy, Patricia Ingham

416 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

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Description

Hardy's two versions of a strange story set in the weird landscape of Portland. The central figure is a man obsessed both with the search for his ideal woman and with sculpting the perfect figure of Aphrodite.

Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 25% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.32

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