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3.31 AVERAGE
3.31 AVERAGE
Even though it was only 36,000 odd words long, Ethan Frome seemed to myopic for me to enjoy. It failed to captivate me past the first 20 pages, and I had to force myself to complete it. Although I did like the ending and its non linearity, there aren't any other good things that I have to say about this.
Didn't enjoy it as much as what else of hers I have read but was still an interesting little story. Didn't quite expect the ending.
Ethan Frome is a pitiful man.
This book is about a pitiful man who drags one woman into his pitiful life, and traps her in a pitiful town in his pitiful house. Then, he proceeds to go after another woman (this time his wife’s cousin’s cousin or something), and trap her in his pitiful house. They all live together miserably. The End.
He didn’t do all of this with malicious intent— at least I don’t think— but it’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever read. What a waste of time. I’m still not sure why this book was on my school’s summer reading list. I found absolutely no value in reading this book. The only thing I learned (or actually solidified my belief in) is that all men are the same. I dislike Ethan Frome with a passion; what a pitiful man.
This book is about a pitiful man who drags one woman into his pitiful life, and traps her in a pitiful town in his pitiful house. Then, he proceeds to go after another woman (this time his wife’s cousin’s cousin or something), and trap her in his pitiful house. They all live together miserably. The End.
He didn’t do all of this with malicious intent— at least I don’t think— but it’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever read. What a waste of time. I’m still not sure why this book was on my school’s summer reading list. I found absolutely no value in reading this book. The only thing I learned (or actually solidified my belief in) is that all men are the same. I dislike Ethan Frome with a passion; what a pitiful man.
Ethan Frome is a classic. I don't remember ever reading it though I saw the movie with Liam Neeson and Patricia Arquette a long time ago. Both of my sons love this book and talk about it frequently. The younger one mentioned it recently, and I decided to give it a read.
Ethan Frome is married to Zeena, a hypochondriac. They're very poor but have taken in Zeena's cousin Mattie Silver to help Zeena around the house. Mattie is everything Zeena isn't; she's young and a breath of fresh air in Ethan's life.
This book is deservedly a classic. The pacing of the plot is excellent with the beginning and end told by a third-party narrator and the main story told as it happened. The setting is western Massachusetts in the small fictional town of Starkfield, and the author captures the scenery and time period well. The dialogue fits, and the ending is a surprise.
I'm glad they encouraged me to read this book. It truly is a must-read.
Ethan Frome is married to Zeena, a hypochondriac. They're very poor but have taken in Zeena's cousin Mattie Silver to help Zeena around the house. Mattie is everything Zeena isn't; she's young and a breath of fresh air in Ethan's life.
This book is deservedly a classic. The pacing of the plot is excellent with the beginning and end told by a third-party narrator and the main story told as it happened. The setting is western Massachusetts in the small fictional town of Starkfield, and the author captures the scenery and time period well. The dialogue fits, and the ending is a surprise.
I'm glad they encouraged me to read this book. It truly is a must-read.
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
vivid imagery (but not so much as to slow the plot, which is slow but steady) and wildly depressing.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Very sad book overall but really good writing and really enjoyed reading it even if it was depressing.