The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy

The Return of the Native

Thomas Hardy with George Woodcock (Contributor)

481 pages • first pub 1878 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scann...

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Moods

sad 67%
reflective 61%
emotional 59%
dark 48%
challenging 28%
tense 22%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 13%
funny 6%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 30% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.76

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