The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton

The Custom of the Country

Edith Wharton

368 pages first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective medium-paced
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Can't get enough of the Gilded Age fast talkers, d butantes, and social climbers who populate Edith Wharton's exquisitely wrought novels? Fans of The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence will love The Custom of the Country, which details countr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,129 reviews

Moods

funny 64%
reflective 52%
challenging 27%
dark 21%
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: 62% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | 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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