catrat23's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
angstyevie's review
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
katreadsalot's review
4.0
I loved the different versions of womanhood, marriage, and family presented in this novel. It follows four American girls to England in the 1870s, and end up wed to Englishmen, with Nan St. George wed to a Duke. Each of them grows up, following their own path, though their friendship endures. I appreciated how the ending was happy, and yet also reflected society's impact on the choices Nan made.
themodvictorian's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
finny's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
flowersofthecity's review against another edition
2.5
Loved Wharton’s part of the book. Hated what wasn’t written by her.
marta_fiona's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mnasadoo's review against another edition
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
eva_v's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
I'm not sure whether it's because this novel wasn't finished by Wharton herself, but I found it more breezy and lighthearted, but less profound than her other work. A fun read, but not one that will stay with me very long. Perhaps a nice break if you've been reading too much serious & depressing literature.