Under the Greenwood Tree by Thomas Hardy

Under the Greenwood Tree

Thomas Hardy

272 pages first pub 1872 (view editions)

fiction classics romance lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
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A reader seeking an engaging, leisurely-paced escape into the pastoral charm and subtle complexities of rural life.

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Known for such novels as Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd , Thomas Hardy delves deeper into the genre of historical romance in this stirring portrait of the various entanglements and amorous intrigues that arise among a gro...

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Community Reviews

3.35
based on 1,044 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 81%

funny: 40%

relaxing: 37%

hopeful: 25%

reflective: 22%

emotional: 12%

adventurous: 6%

inspiring: 4%

challenging: 3%

informative: 3%

sad: 1%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
52% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
27% of readers chose A mix
47% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

15% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
87% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

31% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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