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I'm revising my review and I've added one star to my rating.
I keep thinking about this story and it continues to pop up in my head in relation to other issues. Also, I'm drawn to Wharton's other works now, especially Summer and The Buccaneers. Therefore, I should probably revise my previous opinion. I liked this book better than I realized and I might even reread it in 2013 if I like the other Wharton novels I've mentioned.
There is something powerful about this story, about a time when the Unite ...more
I keep thinking about this story and it continues to pop up in my head in relation to other issues. Also, I'm drawn to Wharton's other works now, especially Summer and The Buccaneers. Therefore, I should probably revise my previous opinion. I liked this book better than I realized and I might even reread it in 2013 if I like the other Wharton novels I've mentioned.
There is something powerful about this story, about a time when the Unite ...more
Aug 25, 2018
Megan
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Edith Wharton...two for two! It was unfortunate that I started reading this novel during a busy time in my life - the slow start combined with only being able to read a little at a time did not bode well at first. When I had opportunities to sit down for a few hours at a time to read, however, I really got into this love story.
Some people read this in high school or in a women’s lit class in college, but I think that is so unfortunate! Ms. Wharton writes of an acceptance of life that can only be ...more
Some people read this in high school or in a women’s lit class in college, but I think that is so unfortunate! Ms. Wharton writes of an acceptance of life that can only be ...more
Aug 18, 2007
Melissa
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