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A review by mirandaaaa
Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Another book finished today wat??? Although admittedly had like 20 pages left of this for like 3 weeks so... not too arduous.
Hardy’s descriptions of nature and the English pastoral year are lovely, hence why Hardy is most definitely one of my favourite ‘classics’ writers. Also, the fact he throws in a bit of misery to go hand in hand with idyllic countryside bliss. Perfect recipe. I can’t believe it took me so long to read another Hardy tbh, although I think the whole concept of a ‘Classic’ still low-key scares me.
The writing is accessible, and the story is addictive. Who doesn’t want to read about some love triangle unrequited love popping off. The characters are so realistic, and you can easily, like all Hardy novels, see how they got to this position. The finale was pretty spicy too (although did accidentally read spoilers rip). But I do think it was all covered quickly, like he’d ran out of printing time or something. Andthentheygotmarriedtheend.
In all though, honestly such a good book to read, although I find it interesting that people market it as feminist, Bathsheba (ugly name idk what Hardy was thinking) needs to have men sort EVERYTHING out for her. A bit annoying tbh but she still speaks her mind, so I’ll give some kudos to that. Also, this amazing line happens: “It is difficult for a woman to define her feelings in language which is chiefly made by men to express theirs.” WOW. Hopefully it won’t be as long until my next Hardy book.
Hardy’s descriptions of nature and the English pastoral year are lovely, hence why Hardy is most definitely one of my favourite ‘classics’ writers. Also, the fact he throws in a bit of misery to go hand in hand with idyllic countryside bliss. Perfect recipe. I can’t believe it took me so long to read another Hardy tbh, although I think the whole concept of a ‘Classic’ still low-key scares me.
The writing is accessible, and the story is addictive. Who doesn’t want to read about some love triangle unrequited love popping off. The characters are so realistic, and you can easily, like all Hardy novels, see how they got to this position. The finale was pretty spicy too (although did accidentally read spoilers rip). But I do think it was all covered quickly, like he’d ran out of printing time or something. Andthentheygotmarriedtheend.
In all though, honestly such a good book to read, although I find it interesting that people market it as feminist, Bathsheba (ugly name idk what Hardy was thinking) needs to have men sort EVERYTHING out for her. A bit annoying tbh but she still speaks her mind, so I’ll give some kudos to that. Also, this amazing line happens: “It is difficult for a woman to define her feelings in language which is chiefly made by men to express theirs.” WOW. Hopefully it won’t be as long until my next Hardy book.