Summer: A Novel
Wharton, Edith
literary fiction
regional realism
past tense
third limited POV
~229 pp
A literary fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose. Plot-driven and deeply introspective. Ends on an unresolved note. Contains notable romance.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 57,349 |
| Page count | ~229 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |