A review by jessicannlynn
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton

dark reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I love Wharton's writing, but this read more like a tragedy to me than a dark comedy (which is how it was presented to me). I enjoyed the dialogue so much, and I felt that the last third of the book was the strongest. It was a beautiful read. 
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