The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy

The Return of the Native

Thomas Hardy

436 pages first pub 1878 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Complete and unabridged.Set against the seasonal changes of Egdon Heath, The Return of the Native is the story of Eustacia Vye, a proud and passionate young woman, whose heart leads her inevitably towards tragedy.A delay in the marriage of Damon W...

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Moods

sad 66%
reflective 59%
emotional 55%
dark 52%
challenging 25%
tense 16%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 8%
funny 5%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 38% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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