The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy

The Mayor of Casterbridge

Thomas Hardy

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

328 pages | first published 1886

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The Mayor of Casterbridge (1886), subtitled "The Life and Death of a Man of Character", is a novel by British author Thomas Hardy. It is set in the fictional town of Casterbridge (based on the town of Dorchester in Dorset). The book is one of Hard...
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Summary of 2174 reviews

Moods

sad 65%
reflective 64%
emotional 51%
dark 46%
challenging 27%
tense 20%
mysterious 16%
adventurous 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 43%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 30% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.69

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