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370 pages • first pub 1913 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039709
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 30 May 2006
Description
Considered by many to be her masterpiece, Edith Wharton’s second full-length work is a scathing yet personal examination of the exploits and follies of the modern upper class. As she unfolds the story of Undine Spragg, from New York to Europe, Wha...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,127 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
challenging 26%
dark 21%
emotional 19%
lighthearted 15%
sad 14%
tense 12%
informative 6%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Toxic relationship, InfidelityModerate
Death of parent, Death, Religious bigotryMinor
Alcohol, Pregnancy, Abandonment
370 pages • first pub 1913 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039709
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 30 May 2006
Description
Considered by many to be her masterpiece, Edith Wharton’s second full-length work is a scathing yet personal examination of the exploits and follies of the modern upper class. As she unfolds the story of Undine Spragg, from New York to Europe, Wha...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,127 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
challenging 26%
dark 21%
emotional 19%
lighthearted 15%
sad 14%
tense 12%
informative 6%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Toxic relationship, InfidelityModerate
Death of parent, Death, Religious bigotryMinor
Alcohol, Pregnancy, Abandonment