#92 in Romance
The Return of the Native
- 470
- Pages
- about 9 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Return of the Native is the sixth published novel by English author Thomas Hardy. It first appeared in the magazine Belgravia, a publication known for its sensationalism, and was presented in 12 monthly instalments from 9 January to 19 December 1878. Because of the novel's controversial themes, Hardy had some difficulty finding a publisher; reviews, however, though somewhat mixed, were generally positive. In the 20th century, The Return of the Native became one of Hardy's popular and highly regarded novels.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.4 across 55 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 23% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Romance average of 7.6. That is how 7.6 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.0 | 7 | 13% |
| Hardcover | 7.3 | 48 | 87% |
Frequently asked
What is The Return of the Native rated?
7.6 out of 10, from 55 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Return of the Native worth reading?
Readers give it 7.6/10 from 55 ratings, which puts it ahead of 28 % of the Romance shelf.
How long does it take to read The Return of the Native?
About 9 hours at an average reading pace — 470 pages.
Where does The Return of the Native rank?
#92 in Romance on the current snapshot.
How long is The Return of the Native?
It has 470 pages — longer than 70% of the ranked books in Romance.
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