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Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance
I thought The Bell Jar was the most depressing book ever written, but I'm scratching that for Jude the Obscure.

Jude the Obscure is the story of Jude Fawley. He is a poor boy, living with his elderly aunt, who longs to go to the university and study the classic works. He apprentices to a stonemason in order to save up money to go to school, but he meets Arabella Donn, the scheming daughter of a pig-farmer, and she tricks him into marriage. The marriage soon collapses, and Jude heads off to Chris
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Maria Yohn
This book is considered to be one of the most depressing books ever written in the English language, and it earned its spot! Hardy's novels are always thought-provoking, but I might need a therapist after reading this one... ...more
Jamie
Oct 13, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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MichelleCH
Aug 25, 2010 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Jurate Stanaityte
Jun 17, 2011 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 5best
Devin
Sep 28, 2011 marked it as to-read
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