The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence

Edith Wharton

320 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The intelligent and charming Newland Archer - a member of one of New York's most prominent families - is living the life that has always been expected of him: he is engaged to the beautiful and well-connected May Welland and understands the rarefi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,589 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 67%
sad 43%
challenging 19%
funny 11%
tense 8%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
relaxing 5%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 38%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 29% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.87

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