I thoroughly enjoyed it, don’t get me wrong, but I can’t think of any particular moments to discuss without spoiling the novel. It wasn’t contrived or strained in any way. One word from a character could completely alter the direction of the scene but every action (or inaction) felt completely natural. Reading the novel was emotionally fulfilling, but almost overwhelming, as the mood changed so quickly. It was just a wonderful reading experience.įar from the Madding Crowd is full of sorrow, disappointment, tragedy, joy, and humour. I had to force myself to stop reading so that I could extend the experience of reading this book. Hardy’s writing was enthralling and I didn’t want to put the book down. I wistfully think about it, wondering whether it is too soon to pick it up again. Everything about it captivated me and the story stayed with me for a while after I had finished reading. I fell in love with this book after reading chapter one. Vividly portraying the superstitions and traditions of a small rural community, “Far from the Madding Crowd” shows the precarious position of a woman in a man’s world. Summary: Hardy’s powerful novel of swift sexual passion and slow-burning loyalty centres on Bathsheba Everdene, a proud working woman whose life is complicated by three different men – respectable farmer Boldwood, seductive Sergeant Troy and devoted Gabriel – making her the object of scandal and betrayal.
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