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A review by marirosebel
Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a tragedy. And tragedies end how they end. At least she took her rapist down with her. And her loser husband has to spend the rest of life filled with regret.
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Religious bigotry and Sexual harassment
This was a book reflective of Victorian ideals at the time. Victorian ideals aren't known for compassion, or logic. You ought to go in knowing that.