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Tessa d'Urberville: Historia kobiety czystej

Róża Czekańska-Heymanowa, Thomas Hardy

3.68 AVERAGE

jericca89's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This is some of the most utterly beautiful writing I've ever read and I am also emotionally devastated. This is one that's going to stick with me in the long term. However, f*ck Alec D'urberville and f*ck Angel Clare, Tess deserved better than both of you men in her life. Tess deserved better than any of the hell she went through at the hands of these two wastes of space.

mady2518's review against another edition

2.0

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I understand the values of this novel within its context. However, I found the book a little slow. Tess is an excellent reflection on shifting Victorian values.

tessagregory's review against another edition

4.0

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Not a feel good book, but beautifully written and gives you a lot of food for thought.

eveproudlove's review against another edition

3.5

challenging dark sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

hannah_lia's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-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

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The characters feel very real, and I really felt for Tess.  That said, the ending feels a little like Hardy ran out of steam

mhairi_897's review against another edition

5.0

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I have never been more grateful for my English GCSE holy shit it is so sad but it is a must read.

bebby92's review against another edition

3.5

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

na_ta_lia's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

neychur's review against another edition

3.0

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We are a victim of society, and a victim of ourselves.

victorianabigail's review against another edition

5.0

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Such a wonderful book. Hardy creates a compelling and sympathetic portrait of Tess, while also strongly portraying the world and social rules around her. Its depiction of rape and its aftermath (sadly) still feels incredibly relevant and contemporary.