The Touchstone by Edith Wharton

The Touchstone

Edith Wharton

56 pages first pub 1900 (editions)

fiction classics reflective medium-paced
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For readers who appreciate a provocative and emotionally charged exploration of the complexities of love, literature, and the human condition, The Touchstone by Edith Wharton is a haunting and unforgettable tale that will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever been moved by the power of words.

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Glennard had never thought himself a hero; but he had been certain that he was incapable of baseness.The story of a young man who scorns the love of a tortured novelist, only to have her words come back to haunt him from the dead, The Touchstone s...

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3.74
based on 173 reviews

Moods

reflective: 66%

tense: 66%

emotional: 55%

challenging: 44%

dark: 22%

relaxing: 11%


Pace

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33% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
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14% of readers chose A mix
71% of readers chose Character
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60% of readers chose Complicated
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Complicated

Loveable characters?

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66% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

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16% of readers chose N/A
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