439 pages • first pub 1913 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0385487231
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Language: English
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Publication date: Not specified
Description
With the publication of this controversial novel, Edith Wharton leveled her most biting critique at the limitations that her society placed upon the ambitious woman.The Custom of the Country--which Harold Bloom, among others, considers her stronge...
Community Reviews Summary of 679 reviews
Moods
funny 51%
challenging 34%
dark 27%
emotional 13%
tense 10%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 44%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 32%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
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Suicide, Infidelity, Abandonment
439 pages • first pub 1913 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0385487231
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With the publication of this controversial novel, Edith Wharton leveled her most biting critique at the limitations that her society placed upon the ambitious woman.The Custom of the Country--which Harold Bloom, among others, considers her stronge...
Community Reviews Summary of 679 reviews
Moods
funny 51%
challenging 34%
dark 27%
emotional 13%
tense 10%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 44%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 32%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Infidelity, Abandonment