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While, in one way, this book is a departure from Wharton's usual New York society novels, it still centers on the theme of unhappy marriage. What I love about the book is Wharton's rich setting descriptions (rural New England village in the early 1900s in winter), which intertwines with the characters' traits, books' themes, and ultimately determines the plot; and Wharton's unexpected plot twists (which I promise not to divulge here). This is a quick read, not only because it is a short novel (150-ish pages), but because Wharton commands pace and tension. While I admit that the book includes some cheesy dialogue/moments, they are limited, and Wharton's incredible suspense more than makes up for them.