tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post3260343259386548126..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Forgotten Book Friday: ETHAN FROME by Edith WhartonYvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-32399238611225225082012-10-28T12:12:41.684-04:002012-10-28T12:12:41.684-04:00We read this book in junior English in high school...We read this book in junior English in high school, but I can't for the life of me remember anything about it. Of course that was way back in 1973! I think it is time for a reread. I think I still have my high school copy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-36722899823368424132012-10-23T11:56:33.328-04:002012-10-23T11:56:33.328-04:00Oh Nan, you're the one naysayer in the bunch. ...Oh Nan, you're the one naysayer in the bunch. <br /><br />I love this book.<br /><br />But I suppose if we ALL loved the SAME books, it would be a pretty boring world. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-50628736719769873282012-10-22T11:57:58.640-04:002012-10-22T11:57:58.640-04:00I wish I could forget it! I read it ages ago, and ...I wish I could forget it! I read it ages ago, and hated it. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-72573155423189821632012-10-21T02:11:53.062-04:002012-10-21T02:11:53.062-04:00Dear Yvette,
Have you read the Custom of the Coun...Dear Yvette, <br />Have you read the Custom of the Country? My favorite Wharton of all time!!!! So good. I heard they are finally making a movie of it. Period drama is suddenly chic! Which reminds me. I could really use your help getting the word out about the NEED for Georgette Heyer's novels to be turned into films! Please please post this petition if you agree. http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/georgetteheyerfilm<br /><br />Thanks!!!!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02483191744807869229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-24291325736450766622012-10-21T00:59:00.755-04:002012-10-21T00:59:00.755-04:00Never heard of this author or this book but it sou...Never heard of this author or this book but it sound fascinating as I love books where the past always seems to set a shadow on the present. Thanks for highlighting this.<br /><br />And that emphasis on the word DRAG, that was so class-room teaching.:)It reminded me of the literature classes that I have attended.:)neerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986509319841061021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-76641185382787618702012-10-20T12:27:33.618-04:002012-10-20T12:27:33.618-04:00Fred, it seems I'm going to have to read more ...Fred, it seems I'm going to have to read more Wharton one of these days. <br /><br />Hell on earth is right. He should have gotten on the train with her. But really, where could they go? What could they do? They were trapped by circumstance, I suppose.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-26433239866702331272012-10-20T12:23:36.019-04:002012-10-20T12:23:36.019-04:00Prashant, I think that ETHAN FROME is more of a no...Prashant, I think that ETHAN FROME is more of a novella than a full fledged novel. Not sure though. I should look it up. In truth, I've never cared. For me, it's just a great book.<br /><br />I've never read THE HOUSE OF MIRTH or really, any other Wharton that I can remember. I always meant to.<br /><br />I'm going to tackle her friend Henry James soon. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-4246679136375121922012-10-20T12:21:42.820-04:002012-10-20T12:21:42.820-04:00Oh, a newbie! What is your book group saying about...Oh, a newbie! What is your book group saying about it, Pam? Are they positive about it? Sounds like you liked it. Good. :)<br /><br />I miss my book group. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-33325529051019622232012-10-20T12:20:10.421-04:002012-10-20T12:20:10.421-04:00It's on my Top Ten Books list, Natalie. It alw...It's on my Top Ten Books list, Natalie. It always has been. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-27035847817302926852012-10-20T11:43:18.366-04:002012-10-20T11:43:18.366-04:00Yvette,
Actually, "Ethan Frome" is the ...Yvette,<br /><br />Actually, "Ethan Frome" is the first work I think of when I consider Wharton's works. I've read at least 7 of her novels and numerous shorter works, and this is the one that stands out.<br /><br />And I also place it in the horror category because of the ending. Those three people are in hell! <br />Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-27511634676192320362012-10-20T04:09:21.809-04:002012-10-20T04:09:21.809-04:00Yvette, I'm currently reading THE HOUSE OF MIR...Yvette, I'm currently reading THE HOUSE OF MIRTH, my first classic by Wharton, and after reading your review of ETHAN FROME, I get the feeling that Wharton was a bold writer who didn't let the social mores of her time bother her too much while touching upon the romantic aspect, sensuality actually, in her novels. I take time reading classics and Wharton more so, not exactly an easy read but I like her writing style.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-21030261478927669452012-10-19T18:45:32.804-04:002012-10-19T18:45:32.804-04:00I just read it for the first time last week as our...I just read it for the first time last week as our book group is discussing it in Nov. What a great book. I really enjoyed it and you're right about the ending. PamTravellin' Penguin - Pamhttp://www.travellinpenguin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-23245480856110113782012-10-19T18:19:32.361-04:002012-10-19T18:19:32.361-04:00One of my favorites and will need to read again so...One of my favorites and will need to read again soon. Edith Wharton's writing has always resonated with me.Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-35407851602441934142012-10-19T15:10:23.642-04:002012-10-19T15:10:23.642-04:00Me too, Patti. Me too, Patti. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-22329995599827318142012-10-19T15:01:21.056-04:002012-10-19T15:01:21.056-04:00One of the truly great books I have read.One of the truly great books I have read.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.com