The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton

The Custom of the Country

Edith Wharton

616 pages first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective medium-paced
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Undine Spragg, a girl from a Midwestern town with unquenchable social aspirations. Though Undine is narcissistic, pampered, and incredibly selfish, she is also a fascinating, vibrant, and beguiling heroine whose marital initiation into New York hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,141 reviews

Moods

funny 63%
reflective 52%
challenging 27%
dark 20%
emotional 19%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%
tense 12%
informative 6%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 30%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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