Liked It4 of 4 members found this review helpful“A compulsively readable Victorian romance and an absorbing psychological drama about the agonies of loving another human being. The cloudy skies are relieved by frequent beams of gentle irony, rustic comedy and the warm glow of an unforgettable, vivacious heroine who dares to live her life like...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It“Slow, but not bad.” see full review » see other reviews » |
“ok...not so interesting...as it is a classic piece of work....none of the ideas or events match with the modern day context....even the thoughts do not match ”
Pratikshya Mishra wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Strangely addicting dramatic love story ”
Anshika N wrote this review Monday, November 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Slow, but not bad.”
Dennis C wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Not as good as Jude the Obscure and Tess, but still a very good read”
Linda W wrote this review Monday, October 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Especially for all those country dwellers..who miss the tranquil environs and simple life after moving out..!!”
booksanctuary wrote this review Thursday, September 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“It's "Madding"...NOT "Maddening"! :-)”
Mrs. Thompson wrote this review Thursday, September 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I have mixed emotions about Hardy's novels. This one, however, I thoroughly enjoyed. In my opinion (which is not highly sought after) this is hardy's best.”
phil m wrote this review Wednesday, September 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Classic Hardy. No false happy endings.”
Laura W wrote this review Saturday, September 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I was young when I read this on a friend's recommendation but struggled through and ended up loving it. Mr. Hardy does have long sentences but it is a heart tugging tale and stays with you. ”
Kathryn B wrote this review Wednesday, September 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No