The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence

Edith Wharton

384 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)

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Winner of the 1921 Pulitzer Prize, The Age of Innocence is an elegant, masterful portrait of desire and betrayal in old New York--now with a new introduction from acclaimed author Colm T ib n for the novel's centennial. With vivid power, Wharton ...

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Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 68%
sad 41%
challenging 18%
funny 11%
tense 9%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%
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: 31% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 30% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 6% | 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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