The Distracted Preacher and Other Tales by Thomas Hardy

The Distracted Preacher and Other Tales

Thomas Hardy

368 pages first pub 1897 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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The Distracted Preacher and Other Tales by Thomas Hardy is a masterful collection of short stories that will captivate readers who appreciate provocative explorations of the human condition, particularly those who are drawn to themes of love, social class, and the complexities of the human heart.

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The darkly passionate short stories of Thomas Hardy are compelling explorations of love, social class, superstition and legend. This collection contains many of his finest and most representative, and includes 'The Withered Arm', an eerie depictio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.84

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