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375 pages • first pub 1874 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Popular Classics
Publication date: 13 March 1994
Description
Far from the Madding Crowd was Thomas Hardy's first major literary success. Independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Her bold presence draws three ve...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,220 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
sad 26%
hopeful 19%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
funny 14%
dark 13%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Death, Animal deathModerate
Child death, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuseMinor
Pregnancy, War
375 pages • first pub 1874 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Popular Classics
Publication date: 13 March 1994
Description
Far from the Madding Crowd was Thomas Hardy's first major literary success. Independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Her bold presence draws three ve...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,220 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
sad 26%
hopeful 19%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
funny 14%
dark 13%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Death, Animal deathModerate
Child death, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuseMinor
Pregnancy, War