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Jude the Obscure

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Classics Fiction Historical Fiction

by Thomas Hardy

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3.80 (44.9K ratings)
calendar_today 1895
description 310 pages

Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 44.9K reader ratings. First published in 1895. The book spans 310 pages.

About Jude the Obscure

Jude Fawley's hopes of a university education are lost when he is trapped into marrying the earthy Arabella, who later abandons him. Moving to the town of Christminster where he finds work as a stonemason, Jude meets and falls in love with his cousin Sue Bridehead, a sensitive, freethinking 'New Woman'.

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Author Thomas Hardy
Published 1895
Pages 310
Genres Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 3.80 / 5.00
Total Ratings 44,873

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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44.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.80, Jude the Obscure is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.80
This Book
4.03
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Jude the Obscure?

Jude the Obscure is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Jude the Obscure worth reading?

Based on 44.9K reader ratings, Jude the Obscure has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Jude the Obscure?

Jude the Obscure has 310 pages.

Who wrote Jude the Obscure?

Jude the Obscure was written by Thomas Hardy. It was first published in 1895.

What is the ISBN for Jude the Obscure?

The ISBN-13 for Jude the Obscure is 9780486452430.0.

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