The Bucaneers by Edith Wharton
The Bucaneers

Edith Wharton

The Bucaneers

Edith Wharton with Marion Mainwaring

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced

Description

Nan and Jinny St George have both wealth and beauty in generous supply. In the New York society of the 1870s, however, only those with old money can achieve the status of the elite, and it is here that the sisters seem doomed to failure.Nan's new ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 271 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 36%
sad 36%
hopeful 27%
adventurous 18%
challenging 18%
funny 18%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 18%
relaxing 18%
informative 9%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.74

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