The Custom of the Country
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I am a huge Edith Wharton fan, but, Custom of the Country has made me question my loyalty. I loved both the plot and narrative style of “Ethan Frome” and “The House of Mirth,” and was deeply disappointed in the lackluster writing style of “Custom.” Undine is a predictable, tiring character – her parents and multiple husbands do small in the way of adding excitment to the plot. I would reccomend interested readers to chose a different work by this reveared leader.
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
Crudely written. A negative hero deserves better and Wharton has written some fine books. Sadly, not this one.
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
I hope to report only subjective responses to this novel, After Ethan Frome the only Wharton I’ve ever read. And having got through this one, I shan’t be tempted to take on any more of her work. I place it only puzzled as to why she is a major figure in the history of American letters.
I disliked all of her characters. They are thin, stereotypical representatives of time, place and behavior, and Undine -the central character – is the worst. Her frail and uxorious spouse, Marvell, [the ironic names agreed to people and places are redpaint obvious] had no better future than suicide, although facing his problems directly would have resolved them. Apart from the acquisitive Elmer Moffat none of the major characters even sensed a moral imperative and Elmer’s morality is limited to relationships.
I wanted to place the book down early in Book I but slogged on thinking at first it must be satiric then realizing it isn’t satire at all but a realistic attempt to described characters predictable of the preWWI world Wharton knew so well. And I’ve no doubt her’s is an honest portrayal of that world. Yet, I grew so grouchy when reading my wife said I ought stop reading it. My mood grew darker with every page. Undine is the most odious female character I can remember ever reading .
I do credit Wharton for her felicitous prose style and her narrative structure because nothing else kept me turning pages. Yet even the narrative is melodrama at best.
Surely I’ve overlooked vital issues and have revealed more about me than about Edith. As they say in theatre, not everybody can be part of your audience.
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
One of the best novels of the Century! Fantastic narrative, terrific characters, splendid knowledge of the period!
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
I happened upon a commentary concerning this book in a book about divorce and the effects on children. It sounded very appealing so I bought it and ongoing reading it. I have establish it extremely fascinating. I have never read any works by Wharton nor have I watched the movie, Age of Innocence. This has been such a wonderful find. I plot on reading all additional of her books, including her autobiography. She must have been a fascinating person to know. She has wonderful insights into the machinations of humankind. Wharton reminds me alot of Ayn Rand, whom I also loved. I sincerely recommend this book to anyone interested in the inner workings,thoughts and motives of people.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5