Thomas Hardy, why cant people ever be happy in your books?
Jude, Tess, Viviette and Swithin.

I have a love hate relationship with Hardy books. Not only do I love some and hate dislike others, But the ones that I love... I also ... hate?
I hate that Hardy seems to hate love, but I love that his books give love a chance, albeit between people who should probably avoid falling in love, but he tries to make it work.

In true Hardy fashion Viviette and Swithin are star crossed lovers doomed to fail.
But they fail in such a beautiful story.

Definitely one of my favorite Hardy books.