The Return Of The Native by Thomas Hardy

The Return Of The Native

Thomas Hardy

288 pages first pub 1878 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

The date at which the following events are assumed to have occurred may be set down as between 1840 and 1850, when the old watering place herein called "Budmouth" still retained sufficient afterglow from its Georgian gaiety and prestige to lend it...

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Moods

sad 64%
reflective 62%
emotional 56%
dark 50%
challenging 24%
tense 16%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 7%
funny 5%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

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3.77

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