The Mayor of Casterbridge (Dramatised) Audiobook

" Quit reading this book about three quarters in. Did not captivate me. I can see why some people may find it interesting but it is not for me I am afraid. "

" This is a great book to learn about appreciating what you have and not being so quick to throw it away for something that "seems" better. Big fan of Hardy. "

" really dislike Thomas Hardy-- horrid depressing plots and all unsympathetic characters "

" I read this book in the 9th grade, But i remember that it was one of my favorite books i really enjoyed this book and i would highly recommend it to my peers. "

" I have really mixed reactions to the book. On some days I love it and some days I want to punch the book. Well I certainly feel for the characters. Henchard's ending was so depressing. He was ultimately a good man but was way too hard on himself. I hated Lucetta for her clumsiness and diva-like attitude and I was quite glad when she died. The little things I didn't like was the excessive use of coincidence, it was just an "easy" way out for Hardy. "

" An interesting up and down saga of actions and consequences that begins with a drunken man selling his wife and child to a sailor in old England. An interesting story to listen to - maybe a bit cumbersome and slow to read (ala Les Miserables). "

" I am basically still depressed from reading this in high school over a decade ago. "

" Terribly tragic, but I liked it. "

" I didn't really know what was going to happen and the characters didn't seem stereotypical which I liked. The irony in the story was fantastic. "

" This book is not as depressing as some of Hardy's other novels,but it's still a tragic tale. Tells of a man who sells his wife under the influence of a few meads and then it comes back to haunt him later in life. Well written and gives you that rollercoaster ride that Hardy does so well. "

" Makes me wonder what furmity tastes of. "

" I read this (and most of Hardy) in college. This one is particulary surprising, even today. "

" The story pulled me along, which I need. "

" One of my favorite books from my college lit courses. "

" I know I read this book in high school and I remember loving it but I can't really remember too much about the story. I should re-read this. "

" This is a story of secrets. Try to keep record of who knows what. Hardy is masterful at this. Metaphors at their best, too. Makes a good Bookclub discussion to talk about good and bad traits of lead characters, and whom you feel sorry for. "

" One of the first novels I remember really liking. "

" O.K. Pretty much I love all of Thomas Hardy's books! "

" I love Thomas Hardy. This is one of his more affirming and less morose works. I really liked it. "

" What goes around comes around. "

" Pretty quick read. Kind of girly. Lots of archaic words, which make it more interesting. The agricultural aspect is also interesting. "

" Plot twists galore! This is like the epitome of 19th-century soap opera. Really enjoyed reading this novel. Granted, it dealt with a tragic figure and made you ask some of the bigger questions and it was a rather pessimistic outlook on life. Nonetheless, I'll be recommending this from now on. "

" A bit boring for me. "

" Perhaps the most boring book I've ever read. "