The Bucaneers by Edith Wharton
The Bucaneers
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Edith Wharton
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The Bucaneers

Edith Wharton with Marion Mainwaring

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fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced
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Nan and Jinny St George have both wealth and beauty in generous supply. In the New York society of the 1870s, however, only those with old money can achieve the status of the elite, and it is here that the sisters seem doomed to failure.Nan's new ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 392 reviews

Moods

emotional 58%
reflective 43%
adventurous 38%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 17%
inspiring 15%
funny 12%
informative 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 5%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.74

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