My opinion of this story is bound to change, given time to reflect. Overall, it's a pretty tragic story, but we were told in advance how it would end, so it would have been foolish to expect anything else. I especially loved the writing style, as it had a carefree, easy flow to it. The author simply allowed the story to unfurl naturally, without forcing it. 
 I found that I was feeling a lot of sympathy while reading, but I wasn't really sure who to sympathize with. On the one hand, I felt like Ethan Frome had married out of a sense of duty, rather than any true affection. He was essentially trapped, with no means of escape. I suppose you can't especially blame him for how he acted, though I would have preferred to see a little remorse from him. In turn, I felt bad for his poor wife, Zeena. She came across as so bitter and spiteful, but if I were to put myself in her shoes, I can't say that I would have been so forgiving. 
 Looking forward to discussing this one with my book club!