Far from the Madding Crowd: Audiobook
The Far from the Madding Crowd audiobook runs an estimated 12.5 hours (about 8.3 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 12.5 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 25 days |
| 1 hour / day | 13 days |
| 2 hours / day | 7 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 9 days |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 12.5 hours (estimated), it runs longer than 88% of the romance audiobooks we measured.
- That's 51% longer than the average romance audiobook (8.3 hrs across 3596 titles in our dataset).
Computed from romance audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for romance listeners who want a central love story and a historical setting: a solid week of commutes at 12.5 hours (estimated).
About the book
Embark on a journey through the pastoral landscapes of Wessex with Thomas Hardy's "Far from the Madding Crowd." This classic novel follows the independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene as she navigates love, ambition, and heartache. Courted by three very different suitors—the steadfast Gabriel Oak, the dashing Sergeant Troy, and the wealthy Farmer Boldwood—Bathsheba's choices lead to dramatic and unforeseen consequences. A richly woven tale of resilience, passion, and the complexities of rural life, Hardy's masterpiece explores the timeless themes of human relationships and the inexorable forces of fate.
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is the Far from the Madding Crowd audiobook?
Far from the Madding Crowd runs about 12.5 hours, our estimate from its 424 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 8.3 hours.
Is the Far from the Madding Crowd audiobook free?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
Is Far from the Madding Crowd worth listening to at 1.5× speed?
At 1.5× you'd finish in about 8.3 hours, saving 4.2 hours. Most listeners adjust to 1.25–1.5× within a chapter or two.
When was Far from the Madding Crowd first published?
Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy was first published in 1874.
