A review by an0987
The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Beautifully written but the characters didn’t feel fleshed out enough, especially compared to those in Hardy’s other books 

Edit: Somehow Hardy’s books seem to hit me harder a few days after reading. I now find myself reflecting often on the characters and their motivations, and find myself a lot more sympathetic to them all around.