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448 pages • first pub 1878 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375757181
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 13 February 2001
Description
One of Thomas Hardy's most powerful works, The Return of the Native centers famously on Egdon Heath, the wild, haunted Wessex moor that D. H. Lawrence called "the real stuff of tragedy." The heath's changing face mirrors the fortunes of the farmer...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,841 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
emotional 58%
dark 47%
challenging 27%
tense 22%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 12%
funny 6%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 31% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Death of parent
448 pages • first pub 1878 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375757181
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 13 February 2001
Description
One of Thomas Hardy's most powerful works, The Return of the Native centers famously on Egdon Heath, the wild, haunted Wessex moor that D. H. Lawrence called "the real stuff of tragedy." The heath's changing face mirrors the fortunes of the farmer...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,841 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
emotional 58%
dark 47%
challenging 27%
tense 22%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 12%
funny 6%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 31% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Death of parent