The Woodlanders by Thomas Hardy

The Woodlanders

Thomas Hardy

464 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

When country-girl Grace Melbury returns home from her middle-class school she feels she has risen above her suitor, the simple woodsman Giles Winterborne. Though marriage had been discussed between her and Giles, Grace finds herself captivated by ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 584 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 55%
sad 52%
dark 19%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 32%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | Plot: 24% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.89

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