The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence

Edith Wharton with David Horovitch (Narrator)

12 hours, 5 minutes • first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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Countess Ellen Olenska, separated from her European husband, returns to old New York society. She bears with her an independence and an awareness of life which stirs the educated sensitivity of the charming Newland Archer, engaged to be married to...

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Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 68%
sad 41%
challenging 18%
funny 11%
tense 9%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
informative 5%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 29% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.88

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