A review by maureen_fox
Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

All I can say is thank God for Oak and the villagers. Everyone else is ridiculous and infuriatingly stupid. I almost gave up on this several times, but I was just engaged enough to keep going.