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463 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982141790
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 14 January 2020
Description
A bestseller when it was published nearly a century ago, this literary classic established Edith Wharton as one of the most important American writers in the twentieth century—now with a new introduction from Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jennifer...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,789 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
emotional 58%
dark 35%
challenging 31%
tense 17%
funny 10%
informative 4%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 26% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
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Graphic
Antisemitism, Suicide, SexismModerate
Drug use, Death, Sexual harassmentMinor
Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts
463 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982141790
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 14 January 2020
Description
A bestseller when it was published nearly a century ago, this literary classic established Edith Wharton as one of the most important American writers in the twentieth century—now with a new introduction from Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jennifer...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,789 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
emotional 58%
dark 35%
challenging 31%
tense 17%
funny 10%
informative 4%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 26% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Suicide, SexismModerate
Drug use, Death, Sexual harassmentMinor
Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts