tracithomas 's review for:

The Custom of the Country by Linda Wagner-Martin, Edith Wharton

4.0

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I get the Edith Wharton hype with this one. She is such a sharp and snarky writer. I loved her quick turns of phrase. Undine Spragg is an unlikable woman that I couldn't help but root for. She is dastardly and also a joy to be around. I have no doubt she and Scarlett O'Hara are cut from the same cloth. The book goes on a bit too long and I could've used even more drama, but maybe I'm being greedy.