Zeena: A Novel

By Edith Wharton and Elizabeth Cooke

Book Overview

In a reworking of the book Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome, Zenobia Frome is given her own voice, which she uses to tell of the events and emotions that led her to residing in the New England town of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312147759
• ISBN13: 9780312147754
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Length: 323 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.0" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

A little known jewel

Perhaps thought to be a diamond in the rough, after reading Zeena one finds that it is a jewel that shines as brightly as its inspiration, Ethan Frome. The author captures the language as well as the bleak setting of the original novel and gives the reader another insight that is every bit as memorable and haunting as Wharton's well-known work. You will find Zeena a compelling emotional story that will not only impress you but one that you will revisit again. It has classic value and should be introduced whenever Ethan Frome is studied, for together they produce a whole picture of the struggles of the hearts and minds of these characters.

Don't read Ethan Frome without following up with Zeena

Ethan Frome may be one of the most depressing pieces of literature. Zeena, while not as economically written as Frome, is a beautifully written counterpart (one that also stands on its own.) Edith Wharton leaves us with a depressing view of Wife. Elizabeth Cooke gives us Zeena's story, the events that made her bitter and strong, and a way out of that bitterness. Winter is cold, but spring always comes. Everyone who reads Ethan Frome should read Zeena. Anyone who simply wants a very readable story of love, responsibility and building a life should read Zeena. Wharton's book is not a pre-requisite.

Amazing Tale

Trying to spin a tale from a classic cannot be an easy feat, but this story really captured me. For anyone who liked Ethan Frome, this book is for you. A carefully weaved story with characters that are as real as they get.

Excellent book.

This book did a wonderful job of exploring the character of Zeena. This book, even though it draws from an earlier work, is one of the more original books that I've read in a long while.

I loved this book!

The characters came alive in this story, and Elizabeth Cooke told it wonderfully. I just wish it was longer.