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518 pages • first pub 1891 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141439594
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 May 2003
Description
A heartbreaking portrayal of a woman faced by an impossible choice in the pursuit of happiness When Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting he...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,384 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
dark 67%
reflective 42%
challenging 37%
tense 22%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 27% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Average rating
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Graphic
Rape, Sexism, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Murder, Suicidal thoughts518 pages • first pub 1891 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141439594
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 May 2003
Description
A heartbreaking portrayal of a woman faced by an impossible choice in the pursuit of happiness When Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting he...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,384 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
dark 67%
reflective 42%
challenging 37%
tense 22%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 27% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexism, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Murder, Suicidal thoughts