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Liked It3 of 3 members found this review helpful “I like tragedies, apparently, because this is another almost classically styled tragic tale. This was another book that changed my life: I can remember reading the ending on a bus in midtown Manhattan, and feeling as if the whole world stopped. THE HOUSE OF MIRTH is the story of Lily Bart, a...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Truth be told, I really disliked this book. The slow and inevitable decline of the rather annoying main character was difficult to witness. Wharton chooses such pathetic people to write about. I find that if Wharton had anything to do with it it's going to be a complete bummer. Its not as...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I love Wharten. This is not your fairy-tale ending, but it is a good account of a person living with the consequences of her own decisions as well as the strict social codes of her time.”
Lynn F wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My least favorite Wharton novel so far. It was a very slow read and didn't pick up until much into the latter half. However, the last half was very interesting.”
daedodawn wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A middle brow novel, with modernist elements, that offers a study of a group of people and of an individual toeing the line between anguish and redemption, whilst still providing intrigue. ”
Lindsey S wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I just love her!”
Deb E. wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Shows how strong a person can be when her identity is taken away.”
Michele W wrote this review Friday, October 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A good story always withstands the test of time. but, I was glad I chose an edition that explained a few of the 20th century colloquialisms to me (Barns and Nobles Classic Editions-not listed on Shelfari currently).”
Betsy H wrote this review Friday, September 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved it but also depressing, Lily Bart is an amazing Wharton character, although my favorite I think will always be Newland Archer.”
Mel D wrote this review Sunday, September 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A truly great novel. You at once feel sympathy for Lily Bart & also contempt for her selfish & prideful choices. The detail is outstanding and I find myself hoping against hope for her success. It is in the end a very sad story.”
B S wrote this review Sunday, September 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“this book broke my heart. that's all I'm going to say.”
Jessica B wrote this review Saturday, September 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
