Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

Far From the Madding Crowd

Thomas Hardy

138 pages first pub 1874 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance reflective slow-paced
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When a steadfast young shepherd named Gabriel Oak meets the beautiful Bathsheba Everdene, he falls in love with her. He proposes marriage, but proud Bathsheba refuses. Thomas Hardy's novel about the evolution of a relationship between a headstrong...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,189 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 56%
sad 26%
hopeful 20%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
funny 15%
dark 13%
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: 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: 6%

Average rating

3.84

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