Eadie B. (eadieburke) - , reviewed on 4/30/2020 + 1639 more book reviews

Published in 1913, Edith Wharton's The Custom Of The Country is a scathing novel of ambition featuring Undine Spragg, beautiful but very materialistic. She is one of Wharton's most memberable characters. Her rise to the top of New York's high society provides a commentary on the aspirations that eventually caused her ruin. Her misplaced values of greed and power is as relevant today as when it was written over a century ago. I found the book to be well-written with unique characters and enjoyed the book very much. I look forward to reading more of Wharton's books. I would highly recommend this book to those who love to read about New York's high society.

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