This is one of those rare cases where the movie is better than the book.

Dick Dewey is one of those men who holds women on a pedestal and then is deeply disappointed to find out that women aren't angels, they are human. Just make up your mind if you like her or not, Dick. Don't be upset at her for caring about her appearance when her appearance is what caught your eye. You have not mentioned one reason for loving her other than for how beautiful she is. These characters have no chemistry. Why do they like each other? Why do they get married?

This Hardy's worst-written female character. Usually I like how Hardy writes women, but this is my least favorite of his works so far. Very disappointing.