Edith Wharton - Summer by Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton - Summer

Edith Wharton

96 pages first pub 1917 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced
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Edith Wharton's Summer is a poignant and enlightening novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate coming-of-age stories, romance, and the tender exploration of innocence, love, and self-discovery, making it a perfect fit for those who cherish literary fiction that lingers long after the final page is turned.

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Published in 1917, Summer is a story of love, romance and sensuality. It follows the life of a young American female from New England named Charity Royall who was born in poverty. Charity is loved by her guardian Lawyer Royall who expresses his wi...

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Community Reviews

3.6
based on 2,300 reviews

Moods

sad: 64%

emotional: 63%

reflective: 57%

dark: 18%

tense: 15%

challenging: 14%

hopeful: 10%

lighthearted: 6%

relaxing: 5%

adventurous: 4%

inspiring: 4%

funny: 3%

mysterious: 2%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
43% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
23% of readers chose A mix
68% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
87% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

62% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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