This was the second time I read Ethan Frome. The last time was over a decade ago in grade school. This America Classic by Edith Wharton is a short story about love and life. My family noted that, like most "classic," Frome is quite sad. While many stories of love offer a more upbeat and gleeful perspective, this one offers a more realistic, warts and all look at love.
Ethan Frome is the title character and protagonist, though not the narrator of this book. The story unfolds his love affair with his wife's cousin, who comes to live with them. As his wife grows more sick, she kicks out her cousin in favor of a more capable bed-hand. Ethan is not happy with this situation and the story tells of the budding love affair's trials.
Overall, it's a quite read with a tragic ending. If you like classics, then this one is for you. Our family rated it a 7 (out of 10), and would recommend it to most people.
Happy Reading!
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