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caroparr 's review for:

Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
3.0

This early morning read was not my favorite: the story is melodramatic, the language is occasionally awkward, and poor Tess's fate is a foregone conclusion. Alec is a classic abuser, blaming Tess for being so sttractive that he can't help himself. !!! I'm hoping the movie versions are more interesting, and I won't give up on Hardy quite yet.