Tess by Thomas Hardy

584 pages first pub 1891 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance dark emotional sad slow-paced
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Tess by Thomas Hardy is a poignant and captivating novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate literary masterpieces that explore the complexities of Victorian society, the struggles of women's empowerment, and the devastating consequences of societal expectations, making it a must-read for those who enjoy character-driven fiction that lingers long after the final page is turned.

Community Reviews

3.67
based on 22,298 reviews

Moods

sad: 83%

emotional: 73%

dark: 67%

reflective: 41%

challenging: 37%

tense: 23%

adventurous: 7%

mysterious: 3%

hopeful: 2%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 2%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

1% of readers chose fast
30% of readers chose medium
68% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
54% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

59% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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