FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD BY THOMAS HARDY || BOOK REVIEW
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Thank you for posting this review! It's so gratifying when people discover and enjoy Hardy. The two novels you might want to avoid are Tess of the d'Ubervilles and Jude the Obscure. They are very tragic and delve into some very depressing themes. In fact, Hardy quit writing novels after Jude the Obscure because of the critical and public backlash against how depressing it was. Have to say though, they are my favorite Hardy novels. I'm a glutton for punishment, I guess. I love Far From the Madding Crowd, too. Bathsheba Everdene is a great protagonist. Barely in her twenties she goes from being a dispossessed orphan to Lady farmer. She tries her best to navigate that transition while maintaining her independence. She makes a lot of mistakes along the way, but don't we all? Well worth reading! And since you're a Gabriel Oak fan I recommend watching the 2015 film adaptation. Matthias Schoenaerts embodies that character extremely well.
I saw the 2015 Far from the Maddening Crowd. I just don't remember it. Hmmm.
I've read Return of the Native (saw an adaptation, too) and think I've seen one for Under the Greenwood Tree (did not read that one).
I don't think I read Far from the Maddening Crowd, though. Hardy is kind of a mood read for me. I've liked and disliked the same book depending on when I read it. Weird.
I get that. I'm the same about what sort of mood I'm in for certain authors, too.
The 1967 film is beautiful, with Julie Christie and Alan Bates, one of my favourite films. Reading far from the maddening crowd now, it's wonderful to get transported back in time through the pages of the book.
yes, Hardy had a talent for pulling you to the center of time and place!
Best description of Thomas Hardy: “Debbie Downer” 😂😂
😂pretty much
Great review, I just finished the book and loved it . I couldn’t stand Troy lol
Mitzi, I have told you before to read Under the Greenwood Tree because I think you will enjoy it and I am so excited that you are finally going to read it. Can't wait to see what you think.😁😊😂
Were you the one who told me to start there? Someone mentioned that was a good place to start. I have a whole stack of books on my nightstand right now, but I told my son this morning I think I'm going to ignore them for now and go ahead and read Under the Greenwood Tree. Maybe I can start it tonight- I'll keep you posted.
@@mitzireadsandwrites Yes I did, but I might not have been the only one. I love his writing and this is just a simple story. Not that I love the ending. I have not read Jude or Tess because of what everyone says, so I will read them last.
This may be my read for Victober this year. I read Tess of the D’Urbervilles and while it’s sad, it’s also very good too.
I think it's a perfect read for Victober!
Great movie, too!!
I’m glad you are enjoying Thomas Hardy. He is the Victorian author I have read the most of and he never disappoints.
I'm so surprised at how much I'm enjoying his books!
Thomas Hardy does break your heart. 😂 Tess of the d’Urbervilles will break your heart. 💔 I read The Mayor of Casterbridge in high school and wrote a term paper on it. I enjoyed both. I want to read Far From the Madding Crowd because I want to watch the movie from 2015.
Hopefully, I can watch that movie sometime this week. I loved Mayor of Casterbridge as well, but Tess, hmmm. not sure how I'll do with that one!!
I enjoyed your review of FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD very much! I love the book and I have seen all three of the film adaptations of the book. The one from '67, I think, is good with Julie Christie. The one that you said you saw is my favorite - the Masterpiece one - because I think that Nathaniel Parker is the most perfect Gabriel Oak! I think I saw a later video of yours that said you like the newer one better, but I do not like Shepard Oak in the new one! Nathaniel Parker to me was so perfect! I've also read UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE and I loved it, and the movie of that is wonderful, so I hope you've seen it! it's just darling! The film adaptation of RETURN OF THE NATIVE is wonderful, also! I read that one, too. One of my favorites! I've read many of Hardy's books. He's a favorite!
That's great! I'm reading The Return of the Native for Victober!! Yay!
I just finished Far from the Madding Crowd and your review of this wonderful book is so insightful and thought provoking! Love your channel and always really enjoy your videos 💙🤗
Thanks so much! I'm really enjoying my journey through Hardy's books!
Morning, Mitzi! thank you for the review of Far From A Madding Crowd - I just picked this one up in a little free library this past weekend. I have not read any Hardy novels yet, have you read Tess of the D'Ubervilles?
Yay for finding it for free! That's great! No, I haven't read Tess yet, but it's on my TBR.
Ok I’m in. Gonna read this one. Had it for years, afraid of it being too sad!!
Thomas Hardy and I have a love hate relationship for the exact reasons you give. I love his beautiful writing. His descriptions of nature and people are out of this world. You read about a character taking a walk and you swear that you took it yourself. I've not read Far from the Madding Crowd but I have watched the sixties version of the book. Julie Christie is in it. Her soldier is so handsome. You will love Under the Greenwood Tree. It is a happy book. I think he wrote that one on a fluke and wasn't paying attention when he wrote the ending. I'm glad he wasn't. It is sweet and funny. You will like Return of the Native as well. If you know what you are getting, you will know what to expect at the end.
Yes. I think knowing does help my enjoyment level of reading his work.
The one from 2015 is the one with Carey Mulligan and is excellent!
Yay! I'm excited to have something to watch!
I am so glad you reviewed this! It has been sitting on my shelf for a long time as well. You have inspired me to get it read!
Yay! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
I try to read 1 Thomas Hardy every year, and this was my 1st. Really enjoyed it, but I think The Woodlanders was my favorite so far.
oh, good! I haven't heard anyone really talk about that one- thanks!
I've seen the 2015 movie but now I need to read the book. I enjoy Thomas Hardy's poems.
I read a few of his poems last year and enjoyed them. I should probably explore more- thanks!
Ohhh I'm glad you read and reviewed this one. I love Hardy but I've only read The Mayor. I'll be starting Jude the Obscure later this month
Let me know what you think!
Hey Mitzi! I loved your review! I have not read it yet but I love the 2015 movie so much I've watched it several times. I adore the cast, especially the actor who plays Gabriel Oak! (Matthias Schoenaerts). My husband bought me the Folio Society version for my birthday last year and I've been meaning to get to it. He and I are reading The Haunting of Hill House as a buddy read but as soon as I am done with that I'll dive into Madding Crowd I think. Love your videos!!!
Oh what a beautiful birthday gift! What do you think of The Haunting of Hill House? I love that you're buddy reading it with your husband, too!
@@mitzireadsandwrites Only on chapter 2, but getting interesting!
I read Far from the Madding Crowd earlier this year..great read..love Gabriel!! Immediately after the read I watched the 2015 adaptation..loved it as well and highly recommend: Carey Mulligan IS Bathsheba.
Yes! I'm going to see if I can find that adaptation to watch sometime this week. Thanks!
The movie is wonderful!
I've read three by Hardy, and enjoyed them all, but I was not enamoured with the female main characters in two of them, including this one. I read Tess of the d'Urbervilles in high school and loved it, but I haven't reread it. And I'm not sure I want to tackle Jude the Obscure, even though I have two copies???
Gabriel Oake is such a solid guy!
Yep, not at all happy with her- wanted to shake sense into her several times throughout the reading!!
Thomas Hardy has become one of my favorite writers. I'm slowly working my way through his works. "Far from the Madding Crowd" is my favorite thus far. (I agree with you about Gabriel!)
yes, Gabriel!! ❤just the best ever character
I'd suggest watching the adaptation with Carey mulligan starring. I've watched it 2 or 3 times now and love it. Also, my favourite thomas hardy so far is Tess of the d'urbervilles. My least favourite was jude.
oh, Jude, the Obscure- I'm afraid of that one! 😂
@@mitzireadsandwrites so am I after reading it for the first time for Misery May 😆
@@rachelbosworth2438 yep Misery sounds about right 😂
Gabriel deserves so much better.
YES!!! I so agree!!!
I think that Bathsheba just had to do a little growing up!
@@MsMaryLS If she were a normal girl, maybe. Hopefully. She would have been approximately mid 20's at the end of the book? Very rough estimate, I know. But if she was a narcissist Gabriel is in for a miserable marriage. I think he idolized who he wanted her to be. Or idolized her looks? This is one of the reasons I liked the book. There's so much to think about. =)
I love this book so much!!! One of my favorites. I’m so glad you read it.
Thanks! I'm so glad I did, too!! Can't wait to try another one.
I remember seeing the adaptation in 1967. I was 17 and very into sad romances like Sweet November and Love Story! I remember liking it and maybe liking the theme song? I think it had two well known actors in it.
Thanks, Glenda! I'll see if I can find it then!
Julie Christie played Bathsheba in that one. I forgot who played Shepard Oak but he was really good, too!
Alan Bates played Shepherd Oak.
Far From the Madding Crowd is a favorite of mine--I love Hardy's descriptions of landscape!. Two others I enjoyed were The Woodlanders and The Hand of Ethelberta. Ethelberta is kind of hard to find, but is worth it because there is so much unexpected humor in it.
I've never heard of that one! Thanks! I'll be on the lookout then!
Far From the Madding Crowd is my favorite Hardy so far and one of my all time favorite books! Gabriel Oak is such a great character, he’s my fictional crush. 🥰😂
Under the Greenwood Tree is probably Hardy’s lightest book and I really enjoyed it a lot. The Woodlanders is another one to check out on your Hardy journey, the sense of place in that one is just palpable. I can still vividly remember scenes and atmosphere from it and it’s been many years since I read it. Have some tissues ready if you read it, though! 😆
Thanks! I'm really impressed with Hardy's ability to transport you immediately into his story, so I look forward to The Woodlanders.