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Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

1 review

alexandra_skl's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Heartbreaking but a fascinating  story about the treatment of women during the Victorian era. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism