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stinekristin's review against another edition
3.0
Moderate: Death
Minor: Rape
vinsynt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry
alexandra_skl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
ageckocalledachilles's review against another edition
Graphic: Child death, Death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape
nicnevin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism
bruceclarklois's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child death, Death, Rape, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
hannahhansa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, and Rape
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, and Alcohol
braylonarsenault's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Rape
aliceyards's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Child death and Rape
Minor: Death and Suicidal thoughts
rubybooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The story follows Tess Durbeyfield, whose father claims they are related to the rich D'Urberville family. He sends Tess to meet them when the family falls on hard times, but meeting Alec D'Urberville has extreme consequences for Tess. Later, she meets Angel Clare, who offers her a very different type of relationship, but her past threatens everything Tess knows.
Personally, I loved reading about Tess as a character. Yes, she was naive at the beginning - but she was also painfully young at the beginning of the story. I felt so much sympathy for her and I was tense reading so many scenes because I just wanted everything to work out. I absolutely hated Alec - he was so horrible and it's worse because I know men like him exist today. As for Angel, I won't say too much because of spoilers, but I definitely changed my view on him and it really felt that we got into the mind of Tess through the narration.
There really isn't much I can say without spoiling major events, but aside from a few minor issues, I really enjoyed reading this book - as much as you can "enjoy" a tragic story anyway. If you're looking for a feel-good book, this is not for you. It's very tragic, but I found Tess's story so compelling.
Moderate: Death and Rape