The Old Maid by Edith Wharton

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Originally serialized in The Red Book magazine in 1922, The Old Maid is an examination of class and society as only Edith Wharton could undertake. The story follows the life of Tina, a young woman caught between the mother who adopted her--the bea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 70%
sad 50%
tense 30%
hopeful 20%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 12% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.9

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