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3.31 AVERAGE
3.31 AVERAGE
A sad and tragic story and unlike other Edith Wharton stories I've read. It's written in a very beautiful manner which adds to the somewhat haunting atmosphere the book creates.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So suspenseful and such detailed intricate interactions.
i didn't know juicy lit fic like this was around this long ago but wow, i really enjoyed it! i love tragic endings and i think the irony that mattie was a carbon copy of zeena by the end was a nice touch.
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book. The heartbreaking love that Ethan and Mattie had, the snarkiness of Zeena (although I always thought of Xena's battle cry at the mention of her name), and the sad ending. This was my first Wharton and it won't be my last.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed Ethan Frome, but I don’t know if it’s something that will stick with me for a long time. I think Edith Wharton does an excellent job at building a sense of atmosphere (the cold is a character, almost), as well as creating such high stakes out of so little. You really feel immersed in the small world of these characters and it really is horrifying when things go wrong. I liked the twist in theory, but I felt that it’s execution was a little lacking; for how dramatic it was, I feel like we should have been allowed to linger on it a little more. Overall glad I read it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail