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A review by burnedstory
Tess of the dUrbervilles by Thomas Hardy
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Hardy paints a haunting yet beautiful picture of the agony and the injustice of being a woman who is "impure." The details, the internal struggles have been potrayed as good as one can expect. A beautiful haunting read.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Rape