The Woodlanders by Thomas Hardy

The Woodlanders

Thomas Hardy

464 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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When country-girl Grace Melbury returns home from her middle-class school she feels she has risen above her suitor, the simple woodsman Giles Winterborne. Though marriage had been discussed between her and Giles, Grace finds herself captivated by ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 770 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 62%
sad 58%
dark 16%
challenging 15%
tense 9%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 1%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 40%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.9

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