The Bucaneers by Marion Mainwaring, Edith Wharton

371 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced
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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, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
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

medium 58%
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

3.75

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