Summer by Edith Wharton

Summer

Edith Wharton

127 pages first pub 1917 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced

Description

A naive girl from a humble background meets an ambitious city boy, and a torrid romance ensues. Despite her pride, independence, and honesty, Charity Royall feels shadowed by her past--especially in her ardent relationship with the educated and re...

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Moods

sad 69%
emotional 64%
reflective 57%
tense 17%
dark 15%
challenging 12%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 40%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.57

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