[Quick and short review from memory before I re-read and re-review at a later date: 
 I've never liked this book, even though part of that reason will be because They Made Me read it. I think a re-read is definitely needed, particularly since it's on a few READ THIS lists I'm going to be going through, but... Hmm. One of the classics I'm not a fan of, I think because the plot was just dire. And I'm not a fan of Hardy's writing style, but re-reading Classics outside of academic circles is something I'm really trying to do.]