The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy

The Return of the Native

Thomas Hardy with George Woodcock

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

491 pages | first published 1878

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scann...
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Moods

sad 67%
emotional 59%
reflective 59%
dark 46%
challenging 26%
tense 18%
adventurous 10%
funny 6%
mysterious 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.78

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