A review by jmoran4
Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy

4.5

This was the first Thomas Hardy book that I read, quickly solidifying him as my favorite author in high school. Upon later reflections I found the evident tragedy of its protagonist a bit to strong for my tastes, preferring instead the quiet devastation of The Mayor of Casterbridge, and the resigned ambivalence of the reddle-man in The Return of the Native. Still, a favorite book of mine.