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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.
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.