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Quietly mysterious, this exploration of the Cleveland upper class and the young adults trying to find their way was interesting, scathing ,and quite sad. I didn’t know what to expect going in but it gave a nod to The Awakening and made me think just like Chopin’s novel did. I will look for more from this author, this was her debut in 2012.
from Boston Globe - retelling of Wharton's House of Mirth. This was a modern day version of House of mirth set in Cleveland. I guess that is because the author now lives in Cleveland and the "high society" there is still set in its ways and very insular. I have read the original twice, and so it was interesting to see how the author took the original story and updated it. But where Lily Bart in the late 1800's had few options and was really constrained by society, Ellie Bart in todays society ju
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