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Am I feeling star-generous? I couldn't put this book down! To me, this 90-year old Pulitzer remains relevant. Tarkington provides such excellent characterizations and a wonderful picture of American life.
Mrs. Adams thought her children "deserved" to have all the advantages of the more wealthy citizens. I wanted to sit down and ask her what was wrong with the good, solid middle-class existence her husband was able to provide. Alice was so afraid to be herself, to be thought inadequate. Mr. Adams ...more
Mrs. Adams thought her children "deserved" to have all the advantages of the more wealthy citizens. I wanted to sit down and ask her what was wrong with the good, solid middle-class existence her husband was able to provide. Alice was so afraid to be herself, to be thought inadequate. Mr. Adams ...more
Lively writing style. Character study of a young woman in early 20th century. A good story that kept me turning pages.
Not my favourite genre of book.
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