54 pages • 1 hour read
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Edith Wharton's The Custom of the Country is praised for its incisive social commentary and compelling protagonist, Undine Spragg, whose ambition and moral ambiguity captivate readers. Critics commend Wharton's sharp prose and vivid portrayal of early 20th-century high society. However, some find the characters unsympathetic and the pacing uneven.
Readers who enjoy social commentary and character-driven narratives, akin to those in Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence or F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, will appreciate The Custom of the Country. Fans of literary explorations of American class and relationships will find this novel compelling.
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