The Custom of the Country

Three stars because of Edith Wharton's writing. She just has a way conveying scenes beautifully while giving fantastic characterizations. If not for that, I would probably barely give it 1 star. I don't think there was a single likable character in the group. Well maybe Paul, but he was only like 9 years old by the end so he doesn't really count. I don't think there was a single moment when I didn't want to push Undine off a cliff in the Alps or off a ship as it crossed the Atlantic. Not a single redeeming quality. The men were not much better. They all let her trample all over themselves. I nearly stopped reading this one and in some ways wish I had. Not a book I'd recommend unless you're a big fan of Wharton.