The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton

The Custom of the Country

Edith Wharton

456 pages • first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Highly acclaimed at its publication in 1913, The Custom of the Country is a cutting commentary on America's nouveaux riches, their upward-yearning aspirations and their eventual downfalls. Through her heroine, the beautiful and ruthless Undine Spr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 865 reviews

Moods

reflective 58%
funny 51%
challenging 30%
dark 22%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 17%
sad 9%
tense 9%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 30%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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