The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy

The Mayor of Casterbridge

Thomas Hardy

411 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Michael Henchard, drunk at a country fair, sells his wife and baby daughter for five guineas. The following day, in despair and remorse, he forswears alcohol and sets out to redeem himself. In time, he becomes a respected merchant and eventually t...

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Moods

reflective 66%
sad 62%
emotional 56%
dark 39%
challenging 25%
tense 20%
mysterious 19%
adventurous 8%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 28% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 99%

Average rating

3.7

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