Scan barcode
371 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Wharton's final novel (completed by Marion Mainwaring after the author's death in 1937) revolves around American and British society in the 1870s. Told in large part through the eyes of American debutantes, the story portrays innocent, wide-eyed, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews
Moods
reflective 45%
adventurous 36%
hopeful 30%
sad 27%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 15%
funny 15%
tense 9%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 3%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 43% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SexismModerate
Miscarriage, MisogynyMinor
Infertility, Infidelity, Pregnancy371 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Wharton's final novel (completed by Marion Mainwaring after the author's death in 1937) revolves around American and British society in the 1870s. Told in large part through the eyes of American debutantes, the story portrays innocent, wide-eyed, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews
Moods
reflective 45%
adventurous 36%
hopeful 30%
sad 27%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 15%
funny 15%
tense 9%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 3%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 43% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SexismModerate
Miscarriage, MisogynyMinor
Infertility, Infidelity, Pregnancy