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jasonwarrick 's review for:
Ethan Frome
by Edith Wharton
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
In nearly every aspect, this is a very minimalist story. It’s short, there’s only a handful of characters, and the plot is very singular, all of which serve to highlight the vast complexity of its characters. The climactic events do feel melodramatic in the context of the more subdued rising and falling action, but I think it all comes together in such a darkly satisfying way that I am inclined to forgive it.