#56 in Classics
Jude the Obscure
- 454
- Pages
- about 8 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Jude the Obscure is a novel by Thomas Hardy which began as a magazine serial in December 1894 and was first published in book form in November 1895. The protagonist, Jude Fawley, is a working-class young man; he is a stonemason who dreams of becoming a scholar. The other main character is his cousin, Sue Bridehead, who is also his central love interest. The novel is concerned in particular with issues of class, education, religion, morality and marriage. It was Hardy's 14th and last published novel.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.9 across 119 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 39% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Classics average of 7.6. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.8 | 11 | 9% |
| Hardcover | 8.0 | 108 | 91% |
Frequently asked
What is Jude the Obscure rated?
7.7 out of 10, from 119 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Jude the Obscure worth reading?
Readers give it 7.7/10 from 119 ratings, which puts it ahead of 63 % of the Classics shelf.
How long does it take to read Jude the Obscure?
About 8 hours at an average reading pace — 454 pages.
Where does Jude the Obscure rank?
#56 in Classics on the current snapshot.
How long is Jude the Obscure?
It has 454 pages — longer than 84% of the ranked books in Classics.
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