A review by nicolleschumacher
Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.25

I knew next to nothing about this book going in but reading this was perfectly timed in my life. I recently wrote a piece about ambition and falling into obscurity. I certainly did not expect to relate the characters as much as I did, whilst still hating them and constantly being annoyed at their behaviour. A very interesting read, often reflecting my own beliefs on certain things, particularly marriage, and quite shocked me at some points.