![]() ![]() 25, a curtain on the second floor was drawn back and the ghost of Edith Wharton looked out with shy envy. The once tony brownstones that on summer days now lowered their gaze in misery were lost for the moment in sentimental memories. “Powdered with snow, Washington Square looked as lovely as it could. Many critics have pointed out similarities between this book and hers. These references start with Edith Wharton. ![]() This is post-depression but pre-war so although people are happy and doing well (especially the upper echelons Kate works to put herself among) I couldn’t help but think about what was to come.Īlso I took notice of the many literary references in this book. As the strong woman character (Kate Kontent) – climbs the social and professional ladders, we get a thorough picture of New York (Manhattan) in the 1940s which is fascinating. ![]() I found this book to be a really good read and a really smart read. ![]() This older book was published in 2011 as the debut work of Amor Towles. I finally picked up Rules of Civility, which has been sitting in my bookcase since last year after I read (and loved!!!) the author’s newer work A Gentleman in Moscow. ![]()
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