Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

Far From the Madding Crowd

Thomas Hardy

162 pages first pub 1874 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance reflective slow-paced
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When Bathsheba Everdene inherits a farm from her uncle, no-one expects her to run it alone. But our spirited young heroine will not be deterred and eagerly takes up the gauntlet. She rises impressively to the challenges of sheep farming, but the t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,094 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 56%
sad 26%
hopeful 19%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
funny 15%
dark 13%
adventurous 12%
relaxing 12%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 7%
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: 50% | 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: 5%

Average rating

3.84

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