A well-crafted novel of authorial control and a certifiable work of art, this is the tragedy of Ethan Frome, a man trapped by circumstances and people.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0
Ethan Frome: Great Idea, Poor Execution:
When Edith Wharton wrote "Ethan Frome" she was living in Europe. In my opinion, she was a little home-sick and wished to set a story, any story, near where she lived, so she created Starkfeild, the town, under several feet of snow, where Ethan, his Wife (Zeena), and his supposed "true love" (Mattie) live together. After reading the book, I got the impression that Ethan didn't truely love either Zeena or Mattie, and so the "daring escape" from his life that he tries to make doesn't seem realistic. Although... more info
Ethan Frome Review:
I just got done reading this book for school, and I must say that it was quite boring, and I don't think I would recommend it to anyone. I thought it was pretty boring, and the story line didn't keep me interested at all.
A good old romance with an unexpected twist!!:
I just finished reading this book for school and usually I can't stand novels for school, but this one was outstanding!! The way that Ethan describes the way that he feels for Mattie can just bring you to tears. Zeena and her potent attitude make the story and the romance between Mattie and Ethan even more exciting. If you liked the romance of Romeo and Juliet, you will love Ethan Frome!!
