Xingu by Edith Wharton

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Showcasing the talent of one of the greatest novelists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this collection gathers five short stories. Jealous husbands, spinsters who have wasted away their lives, and bored ladies infatuated with money and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews

Moods

funny 94%
lighthearted 48%
reflective 14%
challenging 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 6%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 22%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | Plot: 17% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.82

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