Bunner Sisters
Bunner Sisters
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
New York City • 1890s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Bunner Sisters, two sisters operate a small millinery shop in New York City. Their lives change when they meet a traveling clock dealer. Set against the backdrop of economic hardship, the story explores themes of family, love, and societal pressure, highlighting their struggles for financial stability and personal fulfillment.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Bunner Sisters by Edith Wharton receives praise for its insightful portrayal of poverty and female relationships in a rapidly changing society. While lauded for its rich character development and social commentary, some critics feel the novella's pacing falters and its ending lacks resolution. Overall, it's a compelling, yet somber narrative.
Who Should Read Bunner Sisters?
A reader of Bunner Sisters by Edith Wharton would likely appreciate stories of nuanced social critique and character-driven narratives. Fans of Henry James' Washington Square or Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford may enjoy Wharton's exploration of class, sisterhood, and the constraints on women in late 19th-century society.
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Short Story • Fiction
New York City • 1890s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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