Never judge a book by the blurb on the back (Tess of the D'Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy)

Member Name: jodenton

Product:	Tess of the D'Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy
Date:	20/03/07 (69 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: wonderful imagery

Disadvantages: not long enough!

I was skeptical about starting this book as the blurb on the back didn't really enthuse me. To be honest I bought the book as it was cheap and I didn't have much of my birthday cash remaining. Having read it I would now say it is one of the best reads of my life. I was hooked from start to finish. The images that were created in my head were of a bygone era of harsh and yet unrivaled beauty in the countryside. I was also struck by the amount of devotion Tess had to the people she loved. A must read, especially for 20 something females! I will never judge a book by the blurb on the back again!!!!

Summary: not particularly looking forward to reading it but so so so glad that I did!