Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

Far From the Madding Crowd

Thomas Hardy

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced

138 pages | first published 1874

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When a steadfast young shepherd named Gabriel Oak meets the beautiful Bathsheba Everdene, he falls in love with her. He proposes marriage, but proud Bathsheba refuses. Thomas Hardy's novel about the evolution of a relationship between a headstrong...
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Summary of 6044 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 57%
sad 22%
hopeful 19%
tense 16%
challenging 15%
dark 13%
funny 13%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 33%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.84

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