Far From The Madding Crowd Review

Talking about Thomas Hardy's pastoral classic, Far From The Madding Crowd.
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[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

Not read it yet. So many books and so little time! Happy reading to you and good luck with the channel!

[@hellopaulie]

This is the only Hardy I have read. The Woodlanders is on my shelf, I haven't gotten to it yet. I love depictions of rural living in Madding Crowd. It's not quite nature writing but I loved the salt-of-the-earth characters. Yes, the language is flowery but I just assumed that was due to the time in which it was written and I like that sort of thing as long as it is not to the point of confusion. It did take some concentration to read. There were times when I had to reread a paragraph. I never got over the name of Bathsheba either. But I suppose it suited her, as being an independent woman was more of a rarity in that day. As the story progressed, so did her maturation and I liked that character growth for her. She was an intelligent woman but also very young. There were impulsive and naive decisions that cost her a fair deal. I loved Gabriel Oak. Kind of like my own husband, he's the type that a mature woman can depend on. He's not flashy but he is loyal and diligent. Sargeant Troy was such a player, such a cad. I really wanted to see him get his in the end but I won't spoil that for anyone. Mr. Boldwood was quite creepy. I've seen him described as a Victorian-era incel. He wanted Bathsheba only as a possession and his sense of entitlement to her affections was quite chilling at times.

[@RelishBooks]

Totally agree. :)

[@ammrshfz]

Thank you for this review! I would be interested what you would say about "Return of the Native". I had to put it down. Too convoluted.

[@RelishBooks]

Maybe I'll try that one someday, but I'll give it a little time. I enjoyed this one, but I feel like Hardy is an author I would want to read sparingly. :)

[@smritiagarwal4534]

❤❤

[@insearchofwonder]

Hardy is hit or miss for me, but this is one of his that I enjoyed.

[@novelideea]

This is the only Hardy I like. I have DNFd or wanted to rip to shreds the others I have read.😂

[@RelishBooks]

Good to know 😄

[@Tolstoy111]

Ever read Tess? It’s wonderful

[@novelideea]

@@Tolstoy111 I have.

[@Tolstoy111]

@@novelideea you didn’t like it? It’s one of the great prose tragedies ever written in English.

[@novelideea]

@@Tolstoy111 I’m not a fan of tragedy😅 I enjoy Hardy’s writing, but his choices of subject and content are not enjoyable experiences.