A review by bibliotequeish
The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton
5.0
What can you say about Undine Spragg.
Most books have an "Undine Spragg" selfish, materialistic, manipulative, takes advantage of people heedlessly ... but they are seldom the protagonist.
This character is usually a childhood friend, a socialite, or a rival, taught a lesson by, or shown kindness by the main character; the sweet, perhaps bookish, and moral main character...
In Whartons the Custom of the Country, Undine Spragg is it. And you follow her life while she tramples on people to get to the top.
Written in classic Wharton style she perfectly paints the picture of the Upper Crust of New York society.
Most books have an "Undine Spragg" selfish, materialistic, manipulative, takes advantage of people heedlessly ... but they are seldom the protagonist.
This character is usually a childhood friend, a socialite, or a rival, taught a lesson by, or shown kindness by the main character; the sweet, perhaps bookish, and moral main character...
In Whartons the Custom of the Country, Undine Spragg is it. And you follow her life while she tramples on people to get to the top.
Written in classic Wharton style she perfectly paints the picture of the Upper Crust of New York society.