Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

Far from the Madding Crowd

Thomas Hardy

362 pages first pub 1874 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance reflective slow-paced
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Graced with the splendid illustrations executed by Helen Paterson for the first edition of the novel, this special Collector's Edition of Far from the Madding Crowd also features handwritten letters and drawings by Hardy, as well as rare and intim...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,264 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 56%
sad 26%
hopeful 19%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
dark 14%
funny 14%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 62%
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: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.84

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