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292 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)
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Language: English
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The House of Mirth -- Edith Wharton's sadly insightful tale of Lily Bart's descent from the stratosphere of New York society into a disheveled life of drugs and desperation -- may well be the author's most powerful accomplishment. Lily will haunt ...
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sad: 74%
reflective: 68%
emotional: 59%
dark: 36%
challenging: 31%
tense: 18%
funny: 9%
informative: 4%
hopeful: 3%
inspiring: 2%
lighthearted: 2%
mysterious: 2%
relaxing: 2%
adventurous: 1%
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Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Antisemitism, Suicide, DeathModerate
Drug use, Drug abuse, MisogynyMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Death of parent292 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The House of Mirth -- Edith Wharton's sadly insightful tale of Lily Bart's descent from the stratosphere of New York society into a disheveled life of drugs and desperation -- may well be the author's most powerful accomplishment. Lily will haunt ...
Community Reviews
Moods
sad: 74%
reflective: 68%
emotional: 59%
dark: 36%
challenging: 31%
tense: 18%
funny: 9%
informative: 4%
hopeful: 3%
inspiring: 2%
lighthearted: 2%
mysterious: 2%
relaxing: 2%
adventurous: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Suicide, DeathModerate
Drug use, Drug abuse, MisogynyMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Death of parent