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3.31 AVERAGE
3.31 AVERAGE
I did not expect to like this book as much as I did, but I found myself really digging in and needing to know. The tone of the book is dark, and the story tragic. I feel as though I should explore Wharton more now, and I am looking forward to it despite the fact that I have heard that this is a rather unique book from her. Holla
In my opinion the weakest of Wharton's novels, but still quite good. For such a short piece, she manages to paint a detailed and poignant picture of her character's lives and struggles.
challenging
dark
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
I liked this more than I thought I would! Classics can sometimes drag, but that was not the case with this one. Wharton created characters that readers can relate to in a situation that has spanned time and space. I probably would've rated the book higher, but I already knew the basic storyline, so there were no surprises as I read.
Beautifully written and nicely performed by the reader. Haunting classic.
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book, but as I read more of it, reading about the difficult situation Ethan found himself in, the more engaged I became until I had no idea how things may turn out except that it wouldn't be good. The ending was startling and terrible, I enjoyed this book quite a lot and I'm glad I read it.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
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:
Complicated
emotional
sad
medium-paced
good read. I read it for school and liked discussing literary things with my class. However if I was reading it by myself I wouldn’t have enjoyed it nearly as much. BUT ALSO THIS LITERALLY CONDONES CHEATING THE WHOLE TIME LIKE HELLO NO SOCIAL COMMENTARY OR NOTHING