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tiiiger35's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Considering this novel was first published in 1917 much of its themes are relatively similar to today’s ongoing struggles. It’s still a man’s world, women are still treated as second class citizens & when it comes to women’s bodily autonomy…somehow men still control that too.
I had read somewhere this book was Wharton’s most erotic novel written but even the most prudish amongst us would struggle to find anything more salacious than a few sexual innuendos.
I had read somewhere this book was Wharton’s most erotic novel written but even the most prudish amongst us would struggle to find anything more salacious than a few sexual innuendos.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
heather_freshparchment's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Infidelity, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion and Sexual harassment
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