The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton

The Buccaneers

Edith Wharton with Marion Mainwaring (Contributor)

406 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced
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Nan and Jinny St George have both wealth and beauty in generous supply. In the New York society of the 1870s, however, only those with old money can achieve the status of the elite, and it is here that the sisters seem doomed to failure.Nan's new ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 398 reviews

Moods

emotional 57%
reflective 45%
adventurous 35%
hopeful 23%
sad 23%
lighthearted 19%
challenging 16%
inspiring 14%
funny 11%
informative 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 34%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 44% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.74

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