The Buccaneers (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" For anyone who loves Downton Abbey (and is going through withdrawal, like myself), you will enjoy this story of American Heiresses seeking titles through marriage in England. It was a somewhat light read and definitely satisfied my desire for a romantic period novel. "

" I can't stop myself. "

" I do love me some Edith Wharton but this is not one of her finest novels. Perhaps this is because she never actually finished it? "

" What should newly rich American girls in 19th century do when society snubs them? Travel to Europe! But will entrance into the highest society there make their dreams come true? Interesting to note the interactions between class and wealth. Not as hard-hitting as "House of Mirth". "

" Edith Wharton is simply the best when it comes to recreating the gilded age and showing how american innocence is debauched "

" Just what I expected, Wharton, only just a tad bit "off". My heart broke for Miss Testvalley and I was occasionally annoyed by everyone else. "

" Has the slightly unfinished feel of a last book, but a good story. A lot of unlikeable characters, made up for in the end by the plot :-) "

" Started out ok. Was disappointing about 3/4 way through. "

" This was my first Edith Wharton book. Possibly I should have started with one she actually finished, but I enjoyed it very much nonetheless. Lots of social philosophy, feminism, and talk of Victorian hypocrisy, but she takes nice time outs to tell you what everyone is wearing. Which is just fun. "

" Enjoyed it. You can really tell when the author switches but a good read non the less. "

" I was kind of scared to read this because I thought it might be too heavy. But I loved it! Great characters, great motivations, intricate social maneuvering. I'm really glad I read it. "

" Great commedy of manners. "

" A satisfying read, even though Wharton died before completing the novel and the last third was written by another woman. "

" Unevenly written by the person who attempted to fill Wharton's shoes. Wish she had finished it. "

" I do really wish Miss Wharton was still alive to finished this book. I'm sure the ending would be much more subtle yet sublime. "

" This was a bit more sappy and idealistic than I'd expected. I'm sure the dual authorship had something to do with it. "

" I haven't read a 'classic' book like this since college, I believe, but it read like a soap opera. I have seen the mini series, and I was surprised that there are differences between the show and the book. I now want to re-watch the show. "

" Even though the book was being written at her death and received another ending which is probably different than Wharton would have done, I enjoyed the book. "

" i just love E.W. i was happy to find another I hadn't read, although being unfinished, I wonder how SHE would have ended it. that said, it didn't end entirely happy for everyone, which fits her style. (nook) "

" I enjoyed the book but some of the detail got tiresome hence the 3 star rather than 4 star rating. It is a very interesting look into Victorian society on England and how they viewed Americans. Going to watch the miniseries (made in the 90s) to compare to the book. "

" Really enjoyed it. If you like Jane Austen, you will like this. "

" Loved this story. It sounded just like reading something by Henry James. Loved the contrast between nouveau riche Americans and old money (or no money) aristocratic Brits. What I loved best was the book had a happy ending, unlike most James or Wharton! "

" I really enjoyed this book. Well written and intriguing. Great author. "

" Loved the book. This is one of Edith Wharton's books that ended happily. That maybe because she did not finish it. Maybe if she had there would have been a different ending. "

" Even though the book was being written at her death and received another ending which is probably different than Wharton would have done, I enjoyed the book. "

" The only downside was wishing it was longer. I love Nan St. George and Guy Thwarte. A great read, even without Ms. Wharton's complete vision. "

" The first 1/2 is by Edith Wharton. She died and then this author picked up where she left off. You can tell where Wharton stopped writing. It is good to that point, the rest is just OK. "

" I am an Edith Wharton fan. She died while writing this one. "

" Slow, boring, until the last few chapters, which Wharton didn't write. Just not my style. "

" This was my least favorite Edith Wharton book so far, likely because it was her unfinished work. I could tell it was not as polished as her others. "

" One of my Edith Wharton Favorites "