Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Thomas Hardy

fiction classics dark reflective sad slow-paced

318 pages | first published 1891

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Young Tess Durbeyfield attempts to restore her family's fortunes by claiming their connection with the aristocratic d'Urbervilles. But Alec d'Urberville is a rich wastrel who seduces her and makes her life miserable. When Tess meets Angel Clare, s...
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Summary of 11716 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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