tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531596607902037529.post264507421358446564..comments2024-03-27T05:36:02.066-03:00Comments on Ordinary Reader: "House of Mirth"Ordinary Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16813001887162908486noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531596607902037529.post-72745567435036607482010-08-08T00:12:59.421-03:002010-08-08T00:12:59.421-03:00Edith Wharton is, in a sense, a Naturalist, like T...Edith Wharton is, in a sense, a Naturalist, like Thomas Hardy. Her protagonists always come up against 'Fate." And usually with very bad results. As one reads "The House of Mirth," one always wants to to take the actions that will save Lily, but it always for nought, isn't it? This is one of my favorite novels of all time. Every time I read it I am completely blown away...I so want a different outcome, don't you?<br /><br />You have a lovely blog going here, Diane; keep up the good work! Cheers! ChrisChristopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00428150254760548485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531596607902037529.post-23047203133595522912010-06-26T19:26:10.140-03:002010-06-26T19:26:10.140-03:00Irena: Thanks! After I posted I went back and re-r...Irena: Thanks! After I posted I went back and re-read it and was surprised to hear that I sounded angry. I guess that makes a statement about how real Wharton's characters are!<br /><br />Emidy: It's nice to know I'm not the only one reeeeeeally tired of vampires! Thanks!<br /><br />Tea Devotee: Age of Innocence is on my tbr list. Glad to hear you were outraged too. I was beginning to think I was getting way too involved...<br /><br />Amandawk: I just ordered a copy of Ethan Frome and am (im)patiently waiting for it to arrive!Ordinary Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813001887162908486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531596607902037529.post-57333220776189671872010-06-26T01:06:26.550-03:002010-06-26T01:06:26.550-03:00Found you through the hop. I really liked this boo...Found you through the hop. I really liked this book. Ethan Frome, by the same author was even better.<br /><br />talesandtreats.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924375760816618155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531596607902037529.post-58137336890670715582010-06-25T17:30:59.624-03:002010-06-25T17:30:59.624-03:00I'm glad you liked this - I actually liked ...I'm glad you liked this - I actually liked 'The Age of Innocence' even better! I was too outraged at the end to truly love this...poor LilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531596607902037529.post-90636862127908840012010-06-25T15:36:34.835-03:002010-06-25T15:36:34.835-03:00Oh, so glad you liked this book! I'm pretty su...Oh, so glad you liked this book! I'm pretty sure I've heard of it, but I haven't read it yet. Great review!<br /><br />Emidy<br />from <a href="http://uneparole.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Une Parole</a><br />P.S. I'm here from the Hop! When I saw "no paranormal" on your link I just <i>had</i> to visit and become a follower!Emidy @ Une Parolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424121360029235229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531596607902037529.post-56710278422087474962010-06-25T13:01:52.009-03:002010-06-25T13:01:52.009-03:00This is a great review. I can't to read House ...This is a great review. I can't to read House of Mirth myself. I really need to read American classics more. Thanks for sharing!Irena @ This Miss Loves to Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127816068294702715noreply@blogger.com