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3.31 AVERAGE
3.31 AVERAGE
Wow; what a gem of a story Edith Wharton has written! I've long been intimidated by "Ethan Frome"; the name is rather pompous and conjures images of an 800-page epic that is as boring as it is long. I was wrong on both counts. First of all, Wharton's "Ethan Frome" is a mere 70-pages. I was able to read it in an evening. And it was anything but boring. More than anything, it's a beautiful love story. I thoroughly enjoy this gem of a story!
The most wallowingly pathetic story ever. Ever! And, no, I didn't like it.
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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'm still digesting this, and keep flip-flopping between three stars and four. It started out addictive, and intriguing. But as we go into Ethan's story...I'm not sure. There were unbelievable elements to it, not least the climax. But Wharton's writing is beautiful and the characters are strong. Overall, a short book about a sad man.
They try to commit suicide on a sled, and FAIL.
Nuff said
Nuff said