I got this softcover at Barnes and Noble, for another release copy - in honor of the centennial of the book's publication. (See this History Blog post about the last-known copy of the book that actually belonged to Wharton, now to be returned to her home, The Mount.)

I've enjoyed nearly every Wharton work I've read, and while this one isn't one of my favorites it was still well worth reading. It's a frustrating, heart-breaking account of a well-brought-up young man who's tempted to kick over the traces of his carefully-managed life, and what ensues. At times I could actually feel the walls closing in on him, not physical walls but none the less solid for all that...

[It inspired a 1993 film that's very good. There's a TV Tropes page on the book and the film, with some entertaining tidbits.]

I left this book in the Little Free Library; hope someone enjoys it!

[See other recent releases in MA here.]

*** Released for the 2020 Movie release challenge. ***