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by Thomas Hardy

Bettina-the-Bookfiend rated it

12 years ago

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This is another case of all beauty, no brains…Oh, Tess WTH?!?!Is this really what was considered to be a strong woman then.WOW!…I’m sorry but in my opinion being prideful and mindless is not the same as having strength….She was a walking, talking, non-thinking tragedy.Then this so called Loving Husb...

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ayanami rated it

12 years ago

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Hardy is, without a doubt, an excellent writer but this book alternately bored and frustrated me.

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janeg rated it

13 years ago

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What a fucking mess.

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Six Strings & Paperbacks rated it

13 years ago

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Tess of the D'urbervilles was not a book that I would have chosen to read voluntarialy. However, this term in English that is what we are "studying" per say. Seeing as I am the only one in the class to have read it-so far- I hope I get a little advantage. Tess, to begin with is unworldly and naive. ...

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chapterseldomread rated it

13 years ago

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Awww it was simply lovely re-reading this after so long. A fabulous book.

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Imagine That rated it

13 years ago

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I am quite conflicted by this read.On the one hand, Hardy’s style is flawless, beautiful as he describes the country side, the dairy, drawing out the vivid landscapes of this story. His delicious bits delight the senses with heart stopping sensitivity. And then there is his Tess our protagonist…...

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Yona's Book World rated it

13 years ago

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I watched the movie yesterday and i loved it. I can't wait to read the book too, but it was quite sad so i will need the proper motivation to start it.

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I'm Reading... rated it

13 years ago

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Other thoughts/reviews:Savidge Reads: http://savidgereads.wordpress.com/2013/02/24/tess-of-the-durbervilles-thomas-hardy/

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harrietlobegeiger rated it

14 years ago

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This started as such a beautiful book. All the way through it is written poetically, with beautiful words and charming description. However the end is so incredibly tragic, quite heartbreaking.

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Adriana Reads rated it

14 years ago

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This is probably the saddest book I have ever read. I was so disappointed not only with the sad ending, but with the utter lack of hope. I don't mind books with sad endings, but at least offer me some gleam of hope at the end! I was going to give it a 3-star rating for being such a downer, but it...

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