Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy, Linda M. Shires

Far from the Madding Crowd

Thomas Hardy, Linda M. Shires

433 pages first pub 1874 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance reflective slow-paced

Description

Gabriel Oak is only one of three suitors for the hand of the beautiful and spirited Bathsheba Everdene. He must compete with the dashing young soldier Sergeant Troy and the respectable, middle-aged Farmer Boldwood. And while their fates depend upo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,461 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 56%
sad 25%
hopeful 20%
challenging 18%
tense 17%
dark 14%
funny 14%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 11%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 33%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.84

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