The Glimpses of the Moon by Edith Wharton

The Glimpses of the Moon

Edith Wharton with Regina Barreca

272 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics romance emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Set in the 1920s, Glimpses of the Moon details the romantic misadventures of Nick Lansing and Susy Branch, a couple with the right connections but not much in the way of funds. They devise a shrewd bargain: they'll marry and spend a year or so spo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 60%
lighthearted 55%
adventurous 15%
funny 15%
hopeful 15%
challenging 10%
relaxing 10%
informative 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 21%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 43% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.83

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