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Custom of the Country
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“Custom of the Country” by Edith Wharton follows Undine Spragg’s ruthless climb through New York’s elite. This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition, with a foreword by Sofia Coppola, offers a witty and captivating exploration of ambition, social customs, and the price of success in the Gilded Age. ISBN: 9780143137214
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Vatsala Goyal –
Loved the writing style and the insights into the era. Undine’s choices were frustrating, but that’s what makes her so interesting.
Anurag Raj –
The social customs depicted are outrageous! Undine’s character is so well-developed; a true product of her environment.
Prateek Popli –
A bit slow-paced for my liking, but the social satire is brilliant. Undine is a memorable, if unlikeable, protagonist.
Alakananda Chatterjee –
A fantastic and well written book. Great insights of the world back then and I can see the resemblance in today’s world.
Tani Gupta –
Excellent edition with a thought-provoking foreword. Undine is a complex character, and the story is a fascinating look at ambition.
Anshika Agarwal –
Sofia Coppola’s foreword piqued my interest. A great character study of a woman determined to climb the social ladder at any cost.
Prapti Roy –
A classic for a reason! Undine’s ambition is both repulsive and admirable. The ending left me wanting more, though.
Kaushank Verma –
This book made me think a lot, mostly about the values in society and how people get lost in the power. Recommend read this one.
Samridh Shakya –
Found it hard to root for anyone in this book, but Wharton’s prose is beautiful. A cynical, but insightful, look at society.
Robin Thakur –
Wharton’s wit shines in this portrayal of Gilded Age society. Undine’s character is hard to like, but the story is compelling.
Amaan Iqbal –
Wharton at her finest! A biting social commentary wrapped in a compelling narrative. Undine is a force to be reckoned with.
Jaipal Kumar –
This one was a little slow for me. But I did love the characters and the journey it took me on. Overall, would recommend.
Divyanshu Kashyap –
I struggled to connect with Undine, but the glimpse into old New York was interesting. The story felt a bit long.
Sundeep Kumar Baja –
Not my favorite Wharton novel, but still a good read. Undine’s relentless pursuit of wealth and status is both captivating and disturbing.
Nirmal Kumar –
Undine is fascinatingly awful. Wharton’s writing is sharp, but I found her journey exhausting. Still, a worthwhile read for the social commentary.
Byreddi Sri Kavya Chandrika –
I had mixed feelings on this book! The main character gets what she wants, but she loses a lot on the journey there as well.