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I happen to know I read this book exactly 25 years ago, but I didn’t remember any specifics about plot or characters. I’m guessing that I found it a dissatisfying romance and was distracted wondering about why the person who had given the book to me thought I should read it.
This time, I was able to appreciate the carefully crafted world and Wharton’s humor. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to sympathize with a Newland Archer or find his situation tragic. He fails to really know either of his lov ...more
This time, I was able to appreciate the carefully crafted world and Wharton’s humor. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to sympathize with a Newland Archer or find his situation tragic. He fails to really know either of his lov ...more

Ahhhh! So good! I understand the incomprehensible craziness that is upper class living! I am speechless! I adore Wharton's writing style! I absolutely could not stop reading this.
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Don't remember much, except that I really liked it (and that it was a lot better than Ethan Frome, which I had to read in high school!).
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