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480 pages • first pub 1874 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141439655
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 29 April 2003
Description
Thomas Hardy's impassioned novel of courtship in rural lifeIn Thomas Hardy's first major literary success, independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. H...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,221 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
sad 26%
hopeful 19%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
funny 14%
dark 13%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Death, Animal deathModerate
Child death, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuseMinor
Pregnancy, War480 pages • first pub 1874 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141439655
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 29 April 2003
Description
Thomas Hardy's impassioned novel of courtship in rural lifeIn Thomas Hardy's first major literary success, independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. H...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,221 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
sad 26%
hopeful 19%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
funny 14%
dark 13%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Death, Animal deathModerate
Child death, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuseMinor
Pregnancy, War