
The Buccaneers
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Narrated by:
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Flo Gibson
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By:
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Edith Wharton
Set in the 1870s, the same period as Wharton's The Age of Innocence, The Buccaneers is about five wealthy American girls denied entry into New York Society because their parents' money is too new. At the suggestion of their clever governess, the girls sail to London, where they marry lords, earls, and dukes who find their beauty charming—and their wealth extremely useful.
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I love the time period of this story....I love the clothes, the rules, etc of the rich families.Suzie's review of the Buccaneers
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engaging but unfinished
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It was OK
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A rare happy ending of sorts
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Too bad she died before she finished it
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This is a good novel - but its not as good as the above three novels. The main character Anabelle St. George isn't as memorable as other characters Lily Bart (The House of Mirth) and Undine Spragg (The Customs of the Country).
I've read that this novel was read by Julian Fellowes - then he, wondering what would happen one generation after the setting of this novel - created the frame for the television series/movie "Downtown Abbey".
Story of three daughters of three New York/American families who, after not succeeding to the level they wished in New York Society - decide to 'try a London Season' - meet and marry royalty.
The narrative is excellent - but not as insightful as other novels. The novel is unfinished - but the narration includes the author's notes/outline for the entire novel.
The Americans (economy rising - generation of wealth) fascinate the English Society - but represent 'the new' and really are not well accepted by 'the establishment' - at least two of the female characters have bad marriages. A penetrating look at English society 'invaded' by rich Americans....a prelude to World War II's english line.....about the Americans...."they're oversexed, overpaid and over here..."
Some of the narrative about class distinction, ignorance and arrogance - is as relevant today as when the novel was published.
The whole of Wharton's work is excellent - this is an enjoyable novel - others she has written are excellent as well.
Carl Gallozzi
Cgallozzi@comcast.net
Analysis English Society invaded by The Americans
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If you could sum up The Buccaneers in three words, what would they be?
Don't knowWould you be willing to try another one of Flo Gibson’s performances?
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The reader was not very good and she gave Conchita an Irish accent which was odd.Disappointed
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The young ladies head over to London where, in spite of the rigid class system there, they manage to snag a couple of swells. Part Two is a tale of "be careful what you wish for" as money and titles don't prove all they were cracked up to be - more Rich Peoples' Problems.
I give the work three stars as the writing quality is good, making it a decent read for those with a strong interest in Victorian literature.
A word on the audio narration: Flo Gibson can be an acquired taste, with her unusual cadence. I hadn't heard anything by her recently, so had to start over again with her style, but by the middle of the story either I'd become re-acquainted, or she'd hit her groove.
Any longer and it would've started dragging
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My favorite Wharton novel- it is not terribly sad
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What did you love best about The Buccaneers?
I love historical fiction written by female authors. This did not disappoint although at times the plot seemed to wonder. The characters were well development and the sassy humor caught my attention and kept me tuned in.An ok story with sass
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