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Ethan Frome
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LENGTH3 hrs and 47 mins
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RELEASE DATE05-08-03
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Perhaps reflective of Wharton's own loveless marriage, this sophisticated, star-crossed love story vividly depicts her abhorrence of society's relentless standards of loyalty. Ethan Frome is one of Wharton's most popular and best-known works.
© (P)2002 Tantor Media, Inc.
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Anne Yellowknife, Northwest Terr, Canada 11-11-03 Member Since 2002- HELPFUL VOTES
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"A time capsule not to be missed"
I tried this book because of the narrator, and loved the story! It is a fascinating glimpse into another time and mindset, and has some unexpected turns and ironies. The characters develop through the story in such a way that the listener is thoroughly engaged. Scott Brick gives a brilliant portrayal of the regional accent and cadence of speech. A recommended listen!
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"amazing irony"
If it were a little condensed, this story would remind me of a twilight zone episode. That's not a negative comment; those were great stories, and so is Ethan Frome. It's a tragedy certainly, but I have to believe it would not have the same powerful effect with a happy ending. buy it.
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Darwin8u Mesa, AZ, United States 05-29-13 Member Since 2011A part-time buffoon and ersatz scholar specializing in BS, pedantry, schmaltz and cultural coprophagia.
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"Slow is smooth and smooth is Fast until it isn't"
This is one of those novels/novellas that is so cold, barren and bleak that the full beauty of it isn't completely evident until you put the book down, drink a warm beverage, and warm your brain, body and soul back up. Wharton's prose is amazing and her plot is perfection.
'Ethan Frome' is another novella that proves that bigger isn't always better. This book joins a short but very amazing list of short novels that seem to almost acheive literary perfection in under 150 pages: 'Heart of Darkness', 'Of Mice and Men', 'Animal Farm', 'Old Man and the Sea' and 'the Metamorphosis'. Anyway, I've read/listened to books well over 600+ pages that have 1/2 as much to say.9 of 12 people found this review helpful -
tracy thatcher, AZ, United States 04-17-07 Member Since 2006
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"Love Him or Hate Him?"
For a short story, this book packs a lot thought provoking questions. Not the most intriguing story I have ever read, but it makes one think of relationships and how we treat each other. Maybe if the book was longer, the author could have developed the characters more. Still, not a bad read.
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"A classic, but not much fun"
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?It was good to tick off a classic I had never before read, but this was a seriously depressing read. This book on a grey drizzly February day and I would probably be suicidal.
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Kristi Milwaukie, OR, United States 09-30-12 Member Since 2011
An old broad that enjoys books of all types. Would rather read than write reviews though. I know what I like, and won't be bothered by crap.
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"Classic story read beautifully!"
Would you listen to Ethan Frome again? Why?Yes, I would. This story is short enough to invest in the time to re hear it.
What other book might you compare Ethan Frome to and why?It's such a sad tale, I guess I would say Wuthering Heights, but this one is much shorter. They both tell the story of star crossed lovers and they both have that sad ending.
What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?He is a master narrator and did a masterful performance.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?Yes and I did today!
Any additional comments?I have read this book and seen the movie, but this was such an engrossing way to live the story. Still crying over this one...
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