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elliebasta's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Classism
Minor: Ableism, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Gaslighting
minkkmuse's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
precise, immersive prose—thrown into an incomprehensible world of repression and denial that wharton dissects with cutting clarity
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Racism
ashsparrow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Classism
whitelotusreads's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
This novel paints a vivid picture of how life was like during old times and offers a compelling critique of the high society in Old New York. The author's portrayal is both stunning and searing, exposing the inner workings of the privileged elite in those days.
The characters, particularly the women, are exquisitely fleshed out, adding a delightful depth to the narrative.
No wonder this won a Pulitzer prize, definitely well-deserved.
The characters, particularly the women, are exquisitely fleshed out, adding a delightful depth to the narrative.
No wonder this won a Pulitzer prize, definitely well-deserved.
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
5aru's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
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
4.25
Insightfully scathing, yet full of feeling, I can see why this is generally considered one of Wharton's best. Her portrait of society and the characters inhabiting it is intricate and delightfully, impeccably ironic, showcasing her descriptive and introspective ability. The novel as a whole is very clearly a play of contrasts, exposing the contradictions and hypocrisies of American cities at the time while delving deeply on their impact over the lives of the individuals raised within them — and, most particularly, the lives of women.
Moderate: Misogyny and Toxic relationship
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