Wonderful review! This is one of my favorite books, as is The House of Mirth. I live in Manhattan and I love going back in time to see the city through her eyes. We recently visited her home (i.e. mansion) in Lenox, Massachusetts and I read her memoir not long after that. It was really good.
Good insights. I read the novel after recently visiting Newport, RI. I didn’t know what to expect, but loved it. The first chapter alone sets the stage (before a stage where Faust [!] is being performed) and brilliantly brings out the main characters, hints at all the big themes, and introduces a tension that lasts to very last lines of the story. Thanks for your review.
This was excellent! I read TAOI back in September, loved it, & you caught everything I was thinking about (& more). There are so many thoughts to discuss. This is a novel of manners much like Austen, an "own voices" novel, & really explores whether it's "romantic" to pursue your own whims at the expense of others, which is in line with how Newland was conditioned by his society: to do his duty, think of others, & not break with custom. May isn't worldly, but I think she is much more capable and cunning than she appears. She knows how to get what she wants (her marriage). Thanks for this. It's the best review I've seen & will be a lasting resource for many future readers.
Just finished reading this & im still reeling & aching! 😅Thank U for the brilliant & entertaining review. U 100% nailed the important themes & takeaways and my favorite parts of this scrumdiddlyumptious novel. Quickly Subscribed, Yay!!!😏
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Wonderful review! This is one of my favorite books, as is The House of Mirth. I live in Manhattan and I love going back in time to see the city through her eyes. We recently visited her home (i.e. mansion) in Lenox, Massachusetts and I read her memoir not long after that. It was really good.
I'd love to reread The House of Mirth. I think my favorite Wharton novel is Ethan Frome, though. Have you read it?
@@JuanReads I haven't but it's definitely on my to read list.
Good insights. I read the novel after recently visiting Newport, RI. I didn’t know what to expect, but loved it. The first chapter alone sets the stage (before a stage where Faust [!] is being performed) and brilliantly brings out the main characters, hints at all the big themes, and introduces a tension that lasts to very last lines of the story. Thanks for your review.
Wow, new editing! ¡Fabuloso! Grabbed it off my bookshelf immediately.
Hope you enjoy it!
This was excellent! I read TAOI back in September, loved it, & you caught everything I was thinking about (& more). There are so many thoughts to discuss. This is a novel of manners much like Austen, an "own voices" novel, & really explores whether it's "romantic" to pursue your own whims at the expense of others, which is in line with how Newland was conditioned by his society: to do his duty, think of others, & not break with custom. May isn't worldly, but I think she is much more capable and cunning than she appears. She knows how to get what she wants (her marriage). Thanks for this. It's the best review I've seen & will be a lasting resource for many future readers.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed my review.
Juany making my Saturday night! Love the review gotta check out this classic
Thanks, Justin! I hope you enjoy The Age of Innocence!
Hello, sir. I'm 23 and i'll be reading this novel today.
I hope you enjoy it!
Just finished reading this & im still reeling & aching! 😅Thank U for the brilliant & entertaining review. U 100% nailed the important themes & takeaways and my favorite parts of this scrumdiddlyumptious novel. Quickly Subscribed, Yay!!!😏
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed my review of The Age of Innocence. Welcome aboard! I hope that you continue to enjoy my reviews.
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Saddest ending ever 😭
And yes, May is devious!
I love a sad ending!