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erboe501's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
What I found hard to stomach was the antisemitism embodied in Lily's repulsion of the Jewish Rosedale. While the overt antisemitism at the beginning of the novel becomes more nuanced than I'd initially expected, the descriptors Wharton relies on were uncomfortable to read.
Overall this was an entertaining story that I couldn't put down, so I'd like to read more of Wharton in the future.
Graphic: Antisemitism
musebeliever's review
4.0
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Drug use and Addiction
allym's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Antisemitism, and Toxic friendship
readingwithgoose's review
2.5
Moderate: Suicide, Death, and Infidelity
Minor: Antisemitism
mllycrzr's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Antisemitism
amissabellator's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Antisemitism, Sexism, Suicide, Classism, Suicide attempt, Death, Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Racial slurs, Drug use, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Fatphobia, and Incest
Minor: Death of parent, Trafficking, Alcohol, and Cultural appropriation
mary_juleyre's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Antisemitism
booksthatburn's review against another edition
Minor: Sexism and Antisemitism