508 pages • first pub 1891 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: T46
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library College Edition
Publication date: Not specified
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 13,965 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
dark 68%
reflective 44%
challenging 39%
tense 21%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%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% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child death, SexismModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Sexual assault508 pages • first pub 1891 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: T46
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library College Edition
Publication date: Not specified
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 13,965 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
dark 68%
reflective 44%
challenging 39%
tense 21%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%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% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child death, SexismModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Sexual assault