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emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
sad
slow-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Yes
Nicely updated edition of a classic. This isn't my favorite Edith Wharton novel, but it was interesting to read it again after many years. Elif Batuman has written a brilliant foreword that manages not to be stuffy or superfluous. This is a great edition of the book to assign to students, pick for a book club, or finally get around to reading for yourself.
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for a digital ARC for the purpose of an unbiased review.
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for a digital ARC for the purpose of an unbiased review.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Interesting ending
One of the greatest American writers of our time, Wharton sets this novel in the Golden Age of New York high society in the 1870s, and explores the constrictions propriety places upon passions of the heart. After you read the book, plan a summer visit to The Mount in Lenox, MA, Edith Wharton’s beautifully restored estate and gardens.