Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Thomas Hardy with Ralph Cosham (Narrator)

fiction classics dark reflective sad slow-paced

14 hours, 25 minutes | first published 1891

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Thomas Hardy's novel of seduction and abandonment introduced his most memorable tragic heroine, the unworldly maiden Tess. On her morning journey to earn money for her impoverished family, Tess' horse has an accident, forcing her to seek assistanc...
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Summary of 11715 reviews

Moods

sad 83%
emotional 70%
dark 68%
reflective 44%
challenging 39%
tense 20%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 27%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 26% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.67

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