The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton

The House of Mirth

Edith Wharton

329 pages • first pub 1905 (view editions)

fiction classics literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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The House of Mirth is ideal for readers drawn to nuanced explorations of societal constraints and personal tragedy, particularly those intrigued by the moral complexities of ambition and identity in rigid class structures.

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Since its publication in 1905 The House of Mirth has commanded attention for the sharpness of Wharton's observations and the power of her style. A lucid, disturbing analysis of the stifling limitations imposed upon women of her generation, Wharton...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 9,653 reviews

Moods

sad: 74%

reflective: 68%

emotional: 59%

dark: 35%

challenging: 31%

tense: 19%

funny: 9%

hopeful: 4%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 3%

lighthearted: 2%

mysterious: 2%

relaxing: 2%

adventurous: 1%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
53% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
76% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

93% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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