The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy, Horace Gregory

The Return of the Native

Thomas Hardy, Horace Gregory

413 pages • first pub 1878 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

A poetic and compassionate novel of 19th Century England.

Community Reviews Summary of 1,524 reviews

Moods

sad 67%
reflective 63%
emotional 57%
dark 51%
challenging 25%
tense 22%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 10%
funny 7%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 33%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.76

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