A review by lrb0135
The Age of Innocence (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) by Edith Wharton

challenging emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I love the way Wharton writes the main characters as always having 2 conversations simultaneously. Some of the passages are just hilarious too. Going in blind, I felt that the ending threw me off a cliff, but after reflecting on it for a moment, I felt that the ending was the right one; my heart was truly warmed by it. Had me thinking a lot about tradition vs modernity in terms of personal affairs and the advantages/disadvantages of both.