Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die discussion

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This book is so beautiful— heart wrenching, but beautiful. Lays bare the human condition and the personalities of the different characters were crafted perfectly to balance the dance of the plot… it was a slog at times to read, but overall, the writing and story moved me immensely.

I read this four years ago. It's sad that there isn't more discussion yet. This is what I posted back then;
"My third Hardy and I think my favorite. His prose was always great, and this one has a great story with several plot twists and turns to go with it. Also not one but two interesting female characters. Five stars"