480 pages • first pub 1891 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781551117515
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Broadview Press Inc
Publication date: 12 February 2007
Description
Hardy tells the story of Tess Durbeyfield, a beautiful young woman living with her impoverished family in Wessex, the southwestern English county immortalized by Hardy. After the family learns of their connection to the wealthy d'Urbervilles, they...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,532 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
dark 68%
reflective 43%
challenging 38%
tense 22%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 26% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexism, Child deathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Sexual assault480 pages • first pub 1891 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781551117515
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Broadview Press Inc
Publication date: 12 February 2007
Description
Hardy tells the story of Tess Durbeyfield, a beautiful young woman living with her impoverished family in Wessex, the southwestern English county immortalized by Hardy. After the family learns of their connection to the wealthy d'Urbervilles, they...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,532 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
dark 68%
reflective 43%
challenging 38%
tense 22%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 26% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexism, Child deathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Sexual assault