A review by ros_scallydandler
Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Wharton's writing is tremendous. This is a highly atmospheric, deeply miserable book. But the way Zenobia is portrayed made me uneasy.