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413 pages • first pub 1913 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307949547
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 June 2012
Description
Edith Wharton's lacerating satire on marriage and materialism in turn-of-the-century New York features her most selfish, ruthless, and irresistibly outrageous female character. Undine Spragg is an exquisitely beautiful but ferociously acquisitive ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,129 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
challenging 27%
dark 21%
emotional 19%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%
tense 12%
informative 6%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 4% | 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
413 pages • first pub 1913 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307949547
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 June 2012
Description
Edith Wharton's lacerating satire on marriage and materialism in turn-of-the-century New York features her most selfish, ruthless, and irresistibly outrageous female character. Undine Spragg is an exquisitely beautiful but ferociously acquisitive ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,129 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
challenging 27%
dark 21%
emotional 19%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%
tense 12%
informative 6%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 4% | 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