The Hand of Ethelberta by Thomas Hardy

The Hand of Ethelberta

Thomas Hardy

564 pages first pub 1876 (editions)

fiction classics emotional slow-paced
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Young Mrs. Petherwin stepped from the door of an old and well-appointed inn in a Wessex town to take a country walk. By her look and carriage she appeared to belong to that gentle order of society which has no worldly sorrow except when its jewell...

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Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 66%
funny 44%
reflective 44%
adventurous 33%
emotional 22%
relaxing 22%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 11%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.39

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