Summer by Edith Wharton

Summer

Edith Wharton

127 pages first pub 1917 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced
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A naive girl from a humble background meets an ambitious city boy, and a torrid romance ensues. Despite her pride, independence, and honesty, Charity Royall feels shadowed by her past--especially in her ardent relationship with the educated and re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,586 reviews

Moods

sad 66%
emotional 64%
reflective 55%
dark 17%
tense 16%
challenging 13%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 5%
funny 4%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 42%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 36% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.56

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