Liked It1 of 2 members found this review helpful“This was the first Thomas Hardy that I read and despite this being a book that I studied in school, it represents the beginning of my love affair with all things Thomas Hardy. Who can resist the tragedy that is Michael Henchard... ohhh the pity of it! I think The Major of Casterbridge is the most...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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Alex H wrote this review Thursday, October 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I read this book because it was an assignment my son had in high school. It was just sitting on the table, not being read by him yet, so I hurried and read it. The story was so interesting and entwined. I loved the character descriptions and how they all pulled together in the story to have a part in the plot. I still remember the story and would recommend it to anyone but children as the story wouldn't be the type for children to read.”
michelle e wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I liked this story. The constant mistakes of the mayor and the twist of fate for all the characters kept my interest. You could have a great discussion about a persons character after reading this book. ”
Ilene G wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Another high school read that I oddly enjoyed. A rather typical tragedy story involving pride and ignorance. Still good though.”
Ian A wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“My Fave Hardy Book”
Debbie Mac O wrote this review Wednesday, October 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“As an English major at the University of Iowa, I was lucky enough to love most titles assigned. This was no exception. The plot is superb.”
Bil wrote this review Friday, October 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Such a classic, had me in tears at the end”
bunnychip9 wrote this review Sunday, September 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A representative Hardy novel to cover an era on my shelf. ”
Dave M wrote this review Friday, September 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No