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I am so fascinated with stories set in the Gilded Age of the U.S. It was a fascinating period in the history of the U.S. as we moved from holding on to the norms of the past (especially the social norms) and push up against the modernization/liberalization urge to break free of what is expected of you and follow your own heart, passions, and dreams.
Wharton's characters are so vivid and fascinating and well-defined.
The romantic in me just hated the ending. I wanted the happily ever after and not ...more
Wharton's characters are so vivid and fascinating and well-defined.
The romantic in me just hated the ending. I wanted the happily ever after and not ...more
Some years ago I have read another novel from Edith Wharton, that did not impressed me so much. In fact I was almost certain before starting this novel that I would be disapointed at the end. But I wasn't. This novel is not that bad. It has conflict, strong characters and all the ingredients to be a good one.
My copy of this book is in romanian. ...more
My copy of this book is in romanian. ...more
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