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496 pages • first pub 1891 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141199948
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin English Library
Publication date: 25 October 2012
Description
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 her 'cousin' Alec proves to be her downfall. A very different man, Angel Clare, seems to offer he...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,527 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
dark 66%
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: 55% | 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: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 7% | 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, MurderModerate
Child death, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts496 pages • first pub 1891 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141199948
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin English Library
Publication date: 25 October 2012
Description
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 her 'cousin' Alec proves to be her downfall. A very different man, Angel Clare, seems to offer he...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,527 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
dark 66%
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: 55% | 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: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 7% | 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, MurderModerate
Child death, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts