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3.46k reviews for:
Tessa d'Urberville: Historia kobiety czystej
Róża Czekańska-Heymanowa, Thomas Hardy
3.67 AVERAGE
3.46k reviews for:
Tessa d'Urberville: Historia kobiety czystej
Róża Czekańska-Heymanowa, Thomas Hardy
3.67 AVERAGE
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
That was different from most of the historical books I've read. Definitely a unique perspective.
Oh my god, Hardy, marry me. I'd been looking forward to this book for a while, and Tess didn't disappoint -- I don't really know what to say, but it was extraordinarily well-written as always, and generated a lot of good discussion & thought to sink my teeth into. Now onwards to Jude--!
“A strong woman who recklessly throws away her strength, she is worse than a weak woman who has never had any strength to throw away.”
Kudos to Thomas Hardy for writing a book that depicts valid criticism of society's hypocrisy and injustice toward women in his time. Although, there are some things I couldn't wrap my head around, especially some of the heroine's choices. However, it is a melodramatic story where tragedy is destined to strike the heroine's life no matter her choices and I couldn't help but be drawn to her story.
"Why have you treated me so monstrously, Angel! I do not deserve it. I have thought it all over carefully, and I can never, never forgive you!”
It is quite depressing which was hard to get through at times, and the ending left me hollow. but i found beauty in this book somehow.
Kudos to Thomas Hardy for writing a book that depicts valid criticism of society's hypocrisy and injustice toward women in his time. Although, there are some things I couldn't wrap my head around, especially some of the heroine's choices. However, it is a melodramatic story where tragedy is destined to strike the heroine's life no matter her choices and I couldn't help but be drawn to her story.
"Why have you treated me so monstrously, Angel! I do not deserve it. I have thought it all over carefully, and I can never, never forgive you!”
It is quite depressing which was hard to get through at times, and the ending left me hollow. but i found beauty in this book somehow.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really appreciate what Hardy discusses and addresses. This book made me wonder how it was written in the 1880s/90s. It made me emotional. I was angry, sad, distressed at Tess's situation and the horrible life she endured. And that's why I liked it, the fact that Hardy evoked such emotion from me. There were times I thought I would cry because of how horrible women were treated (as Tess is really a symbol of all women.)
Hardy truly is a fantastic writer. He's very good at showing what he wants the reader to see without beating them over the head with it. Hardy has become one of my favorite authors, and one whom I would like to read all of his works.
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Reread May 2020: Yeah, just an absolute masterpiece from start to finish. Almost better on a reread once you’re aware of the foreshadowing and beautiful imagery and metaphors Hardy drops throughout the story. Still a favorite.
Hardy truly is a fantastic writer. He's very good at showing what he wants the reader to see without beating them over the head with it. Hardy has become one of my favorite authors, and one whom I would like to read all of his works.
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Reread May 2020: Yeah, just an absolute masterpiece from start to finish. Almost better on a reread once you’re aware of the foreshadowing and beautiful imagery and metaphors Hardy drops throughout the story. Still a favorite.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Classism
Minor: Child death, Rape, Sexual assault
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
OMG!! WTF!
It’s was intense! Didn’t need to be so long and is quite repetitive, especially with the Alec stuff, but that’s just how he wears her down. Bloody almost wore me down! Legit just finished it on my commute home and I just took my shoes but still got my bag in hand, typing this in the entryway.. WTF!
The writing is very lyrical and poetic! I’m a sucker for the sublime imagery of nature. I’ve definitely romanticised pastoral and agricultural living — I will always be a city gorl at heart — but Hardy really did it justice. It’s enrapturing to read the natural beauty juxtaposed against the absolute tragedy of Tess!
This should be called The Tragedy of Tess (of the D’Urbervilles!)
It’s kind of obscene the length Hardy pushes his heroine to but at the same time, men will MAKE you do wild and stupid things.
The last thirty pages had me gobsmacked! It was a bit rushed which was unnecessary considering how much meandering and filler there was. The ending was far too short. I need more! I’m filled with more questions than answers!!
My main takeaway: don’t trust men.. ever!!
P.s.
Angel is the type of man who would say he’s not like other men then be just like other men.. or worse! He’s a nice boy that doesn’t know why he’s single then go to reject every woman as they don’t fit his ideal! I could see him as an incel or type of bloke who wants traditional roles, a wife barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen, then not be able to sustain a traditional lifestyle. What a wet blanket!! Beta-make type shit!
It’s was intense! Didn’t need to be so long and is quite repetitive, especially with the Alec stuff, but that’s just how he wears her down. Bloody almost wore me down! Legit just finished it on my commute home and I just took my shoes but still got my bag in hand, typing this in the entryway.. WTF!
The writing is very lyrical and poetic! I’m a sucker for the sublime imagery of nature. I’ve definitely romanticised pastoral and agricultural living — I will always be a city gorl at heart — but Hardy really did it justice. It’s enrapturing to read the natural beauty juxtaposed against the absolute tragedy of Tess!
This should be called The Tragedy of Tess (of the D’Urbervilles!)
It’s kind of obscene the length Hardy pushes his heroine to but at the same time, men will MAKE you do wild and stupid things.
The last thirty pages had me gobsmacked! It was a bit rushed which was unnecessary considering how much meandering and filler there was. The ending was far too short. I need more! I’m filled with more questions than answers!!
My main takeaway: don’t trust men.. ever!!
P.s.
Angel is the type of man who would say he’s not like other men then be just like other men.. or worse! He’s a nice boy that doesn’t know why he’s single then go to reject every woman as they don’t fit his ideal! I could see him as an incel or type of bloke who wants traditional roles, a wife barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen, then not be able to sustain a traditional lifestyle. What a wet blanket!! Beta-make type shit!
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes