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4.5 stars.
Edith Wharton told the tale of a love triangle which is not a story that would normally entertain me. I am not a fan of romance novels. But this book is such a lovely story that pushes its protagonist to make choices that are difficult -- and choices that are very real. Newland Archer is not a typical protagonist. He is more flawed, and therefore more real. He is often hypocritical, sometimes sexist and almost always weak-willed. I like that about him, because humans aren't perfect. We ...more
Edith Wharton told the tale of a love triangle which is not a story that would normally entertain me. I am not a fan of romance novels. But this book is such a lovely story that pushes its protagonist to make choices that are difficult -- and choices that are very real. Newland Archer is not a typical protagonist. He is more flawed, and therefore more real. He is often hypocritical, sometimes sexist and almost always weak-willed. I like that about him, because humans aren't perfect. We ...more
Edith Wharton had an impeccable ability to make upper society look as ridiculous as it really is. This time she takes on upper New York society in the 1870s.
The double standard shown in this book between men and women is just asinine. Countess Olenska is shown as unfortunate because she left her cruel husband. Because of his follies, she is punished for leaving him.
The Age of Innocence shows the ridiculous standards of old New York. You couldn't even sneeze in public without someone knowing and ...more
The double standard shown in this book between men and women is just asinine. Countess Olenska is shown as unfortunate because she left her cruel husband. Because of his follies, she is punished for leaving him.
The Age of Innocence shows the ridiculous standards of old New York. You couldn't even sneeze in public without someone knowing and ...more
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