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emilynadalin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
clairedeuxlunes's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
somewhat_kat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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? No
5.0
nightisareader's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kellyrenea's review against another edition
3.0
Hardy is definitely a classic author. I love his ability to create such 3 dimensional characters that feel real and that you can care about and understand their desire to better themselves.
But I have a hard time with all the horrid characters who come in and commit atrocities on the main character which ultimately leads to his downfall.
I had a lot of the same feelings with Tess of D’Ubervilles but at least in that novel I feel the heroine was able to fight back somewhat against her horrible situations, although it did ultimately lead to her end. Jude was awarded no such opportunity.
But I have a hard time with all the horrid characters who come in and commit atrocities on the main character which ultimately leads to his downfall.
I had a lot of the same feelings with Tess of D’Ubervilles but at least in that novel I feel the heroine was able to fight back somewhat against her horrible situations, although it did ultimately lead to her end. Jude was awarded no such opportunity.
happylilkt's review against another edition
2.0
I couldn't abide this read in my high school AP lit course. Maybe it's because I liked pretty much everything else we read? Or maybe because I had read [b:Adam Bede|20563|Adam Bede|George Eliot|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1167298252l/20563._SY75_.jpg|21503633] the summer previous and they seemed so similar...and long... and depressing. Honestly, sometimes I wonder why we throw some of these authors at high schoolers. I wonder if some authors need a more maturity to be appreciated. Regardless, almost 20 years later and I absolutely adored [b:Under the Greenwood Tree|825901|Under the Greenwood Tree|Thomas Hardy|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1178724039l/825901._SY75_.jpg|2728346] (Hardy like you've never read him before or since) and reveled in the tragedy that is [b:The Return of the Native|32650|The Return of the Native|Thomas Hardy|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1403182613l/32650._SY75_.jpg|3140534]; so now I'm wondering if I should revisit Tess... I'm going to try another novel first (probably [b:Far From the Madding Crowd|31463|Far From the Madding Crowd|Thomas Hardy|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388279695l/31463._SY75_.jpg|914540]) and then decide.
monkymarzipan's review against another edition
4.0
I'VE BEEN ANGRY FOR THREE DAYS HOW DARE HE WHAT THE FUCK WHY DO I KEEP READING BOOKS THAT BREAK MY HEART
frostbitsky's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
It was my sister who suggested this book and I am glad she did. I only regret that I had to take a break from it after the second phase because I had to return it since the library had a hold for someone. But I got it back 3 weeks later.
Thomas Hardy writes so beautifully and poetically. And the story is so tragic. I felt for Tess and how her circumstances effected her life. The prejudice she received, the sorrow and guilt she felt for herself, broke my heart.
Angel really angered me.His absence and unwillingness to forgive Tess (not that she needed forgiveness for that "sin", maybe just for not being honest with him) caused her to think even less of herself and lose hope till she was forced, as a last resort, to accept Alec's help.
But at least Angle turns around in the end. He redeemed himself. But Alec...Alec is annoying and despicable. I knew that SOB was a liar when he said he had "seen the light" and was now a "good Christian." And I was right! He was a lying sack of shit!
And the nerve, the audacity of Alec to put the blame on Tess, saying she seduced him. WAKE UP AND SMELL THE CHICKENS, SHE DOESN'T LIKE YOU AND HAS BEEN TRYING TO AVOID YOU SINCE THE MOMENT YOU MET, SO F-CK OFF!
I only regret Alec didn't suffer a more painful and drawn out, excruciating death.
Tess' mother is no better. Mrs. Oh-I-should-have-checked-to-see-if-this-man-was-honorable-before-I-sent-my-daughter-off-with-him. Stupid selfish bitch. Tess deserves a better mother.
I was hoping Tess and Angel would make it to the port. :( Just the poor girl's luck that she gets caught and executed. That demon had it coming. He ruined her life.
Ironic that Tess had wished for death periodically throughout the novel. And so sad cause before she was raped she was a happy girl. Freaking heartbreaking. I just wanted to take her into my arms and tell her she didn't need to feel shame.
The bad omens on Tess and Angel's wedding day were freaky. Well done foreshadowing.
The prose took me a while to wrap my head around but it was so beautiful.
Example: "O 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! You know that I did not intend to wrong you - why have you so wronged me? You are cruel, cruel indeed! I will try to forget you. It is all injustice I have received at your hands!"
- Thomas Hardy, Tess of the d'Urberville, Chapter 51
source.
5 out of 5 blighted stars
Thomas Hardy writes so beautifully and poetically. And the story is so tragic. I felt for Tess and how her circumstances effected her life. The prejudice she received, the sorrow and guilt she felt for herself, broke my heart.
Angel really angered me.
But at least Angle turns around in the end. He redeemed himself. But Alec...Alec is annoying and despicable. I knew that SOB was a liar when he said he had "seen the light" and was now a "good Christian." And I was right! He was a lying sack of shit!
And the nerve, the audacity of Alec to put the blame on Tess, saying she seduced him. WAKE UP AND SMELL THE CHICKENS, SHE DOESN'T LIKE YOU AND HAS BEEN TRYING TO AVOID YOU SINCE THE MOMENT YOU MET, SO F-CK OFF!
I only regret Alec didn't suffer a more painful and drawn out, excruciating death.
Tess' mother is no better. Mrs. Oh-I-should-have-checked-to-see-if-this-man-was-honorable-before-I-sent-my-daughter-off-with-him. Stupid selfish bitch. Tess deserves a better mother.
I was hoping Tess and Angel would make it to the port. :( Just the poor girl's luck that she gets caught and executed. That demon had it coming. He ruined her life.
Ironic that Tess had wished for death periodically throughout the novel. And so sad cause before she was raped she was a happy girl. Freaking heartbreaking. I just wanted to take her into my arms and tell her she didn't need to feel shame.
The bad omens on Tess and Angel's wedding day were freaky. Well done foreshadowing.
The prose took me a while to wrap my head around but it was so beautiful.
Example: "O 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! You know that I did not intend to wrong you - why have you so wronged me? You are cruel, cruel indeed! I will try to forget you. It is all injustice I have received at your hands!"
- Thomas Hardy, Tess of the d'Urberville, Chapter 51
source.
5 out of 5 blighted stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
mphoebeg's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
4.75