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Tess of the d'Urbervilles - Second Edition by Thomas Hardy
40 reviews
maddierose0709's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Rape, and Sexual assault
the_bookwormhole_'s review against another edition
2.5
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual assault, Murder, and Sexual harassment
fbarros's review against another edition
4.25
I absolutely hate Alec. Actually, I hate most of the men in this book. Even her husband, Angel—who knows nothing's Tess’s fault—abandons her when she needs him the most. It's infuriating. But the women? The women are powerful, complicated, and resilient in their own ways.
My only real complaint is the length. It felt too long, dragging at points where it didn’t need to. Still, it’s a heartbreaking, emotional ride that’s going to stick with me.
Everything about this book is infuriating, sad, and depressing, and honestly... it’s a lot to take in.
PS: A random part of the book that hit me harder than expected was the death of the horse. It shouldn't have, but it reminded me of my own mare who passed away last year. 😭
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment
gauriraut's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
ettyhayward's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Sexual assault
rainbow10's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Sexual assault
yejide's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting
rhizzar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Sexual assault
andibez's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault
crimsonash606's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism