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Jess Schaefer's avatar

My first time reading Tess and also following along in real time with Close Reads! So glad to be here. The material is so sensitive and I just find myself in mourning so often as I read. Hardy's view of such a merciless Christianity, Victorian society, and Tess's (Tess'? Grammar?) misfortunes are so difficult and to have commentary is both comforting and expanding. My one comic relief is that all I hear and picture for Sir John is actor Phil Davis!

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jessi brown's avatar

I love the artwork here

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Angie Kading's avatar

Loving theses conversations so much! Thank you for all you do to make this reading community a lovely place to be~☺️

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