A review by awalkinthebooks
Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton

4.0

A tight story of doomed relationships. I can see why so many teachers teach this one. There is everything: a frame structure, clear symbolism, complex characters who are all beautifully flawed...a lot to talk about in a short page count. On the other hand, unlikable characters will make it challenging for students who need a clear "hero" of the story.