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A review by yejide
Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I'm only giving it 2 stars because if the TRAUMA this book has now put me through. Yes, I know it's social commentary but i don't give a rat's ass because Hardy was foul for this one. Tess never gets a break. the 2 stars are for Tess and Sorrow alone. Angel should have stayed in Brazil and never came back icl
Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting