Have I read this before: No.

Review: This was quite an enjoyable book. Gotta love those weird-ass convoluted relationships that are only weird-ass and convoluted because PEOPLE DON’T DISCUSS THINGS WITH EACH OTHER. I also like it because it seemed to bring to light the idea of a flawed female main character, which wasn’t really seen in the best light during the time the book was written (1878). Also, Hardy does not shy away from sexual themes; another thing that was not all that common amongst big selling books of the time.

Favorite Part: I love the chaos of the ending when Clym and Wildeve are trying to rescue Eustacia. It’s hard to make those scenes just right, I think, but Hardy does a good job of it.

Also, this quote about Clym Yeobright: “He had been a lad of whom something was expected. Beyond this all had been chaos.” Yeah, that pretty much describes him, haha.

Rating: 6/10