Under the Greenwood Tree by Thomas Hardy

Under the Greenwood Tree

Thomas Hardy

fiction classics romance lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

218 pages | first published 1872

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Under the Greenwood Tree is the story of the romantic entanglement between church musician, Dick Dewey, and the attractive new school mistress, Fancy Day. A pleasant romantic tale set in the Victorian era, Under the Greenwood Tree is one of Thomas...
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Summary of 485 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
funny 38%
relaxing 38%
emotional 27%
hopeful 27%
reflective 22%
informative 11%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.35

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