Review of Far from the Madding Crowd (2015) by Michelle S — 01 May 2015

Loved this. Fantastically realised, great characters and Carey Mulligan as usual is just superb!

This review of Far from the Madding Crowd (2015) was written by Michelle S on 01 May 2015.

Far from the Madding Crowd has generally received positive reviews.

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