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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
funny
informative
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It was OK, but certainly not at the level that I usually expect from Edith Wharton.
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was so Wharton. She's never given credit for how funny she is. This was sort of vindicating in the end, but also somewhat frustrating, and somewhat (intentionally) ridiculous. I want to read all the novellas from her New York series, this is the first.
I may never love old New York as much as I love regency England but I do enjoy Edith Wharton’s writing and this was a satisfying quick read.
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
I am so enjoying these novellas. I definitely need to read the rest of them. This one is very short and bittersweet. Poor poor Lewis. The writing here is just exquisite.
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A surprise ending that is not really a surprise, but it's a fun journey.
Edith Wharton does not write happy books. :/ This one was… okay. And less dreadfully unhappy than her better ones. Lalala!