518 pages • first pub 1891 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141439594
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 May 2003
Description
A heartbreaking portrayal of a woman faced by an impossible choice in the pursuit of happiness When Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting he...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,416 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
dark 67%
reflective 44%
challenging 39%
tense 21%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 26% | No: 24%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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child death, SexismModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Murder518 pages • first pub 1891 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141439594
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 May 2003
Description
A heartbreaking portrayal of a woman faced by an impossible choice in the pursuit of happiness When Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting he...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,416 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
dark 67%
reflective 44%
challenging 39%
tense 21%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 26% | No: 24%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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child death, SexismModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Murder