Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Death of parentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1151 reviews
Moods
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
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
448 pages | first published 1878
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ISBN/UID: 9780375757181
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 13 February 2001
Description
One of Thomas Hardy's most powerful works, The Return of the Native centers famously on Egdon Heath, the wild, haunted Wessex moor that D. H. Lawrence called "the real stuff of tragedy." The heath's changing face mirrors the fortunes of the farmer...Book Information
448 pages | first published 1878
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ISBN/UID: 9780375757181
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 13 February 2001
Description
One of Thomas Hardy's most powerful works, The Return of the Native centers famously on Egdon Heath, the wild, haunted Wessex moor that D. H. Lawrence called "the real stuff of tragedy." The heath's changing face mirrors the fortunes of the farmer...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Death of parentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1151 reviews
Moods
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
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