Author: Edith Wharton
This book is about a guy named Archer Newland who is engaged to a girl named May. During the time period that has been left for the wedding, Archer falls in love with another woman named Ellen who rescently has been divorced and Ellen also has feelings for Archer. However, in order to make sure that Archer doesn't marry the wrong person, Archer hurries the wedding and marries May, and still loves Ellen. During the married life of Mat and Archer, Ellen did sometimes came and met the couples and Archer and Ellen did try getting together but in corner of both thier heart, it sayed no. May and Ellen has lived together for 25 years, and they had 3 children, during this time frame May dies of a disease which i can't remember now. After some time, Archer's son asks Archer to come with him to France and under some circumstances and Archer and his son goes and visit Ellen but at the last minute Archer says no to the visit and just allows his son to go and visit. Archer lives of his memories.
I thought this book okay. Its not that bad or that good in my point of view.
***3/5 ***
P.S There will be lot more reviews by me more, since i will be putting on reviews on books and movies that i have watched and read while i was absent.Lolz. I will try to keep my reviews short and up to the point.
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1 comment:
The Age of Innocence was a friend's favourite book. They loved the time period and description of traditions.
Wharton's book is often used as a basis for modern day romance novels.
catherine
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