ashley_1206's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
honestly i expected so much more from the way my teacher was hyping this book up. i was highly disappointed i think it was just so mid. like the mc annoyed me and so did all the characters and i feel like the ending was so meh. i cant wait to do a project on this bc i was already analyzing as i read so yeah. but anyways it was mid!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
theaceofpages's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I can't say I was a big fan of this book. The characters were annoying and the writing didn't particularly captivate me. I can, however, admire what this work set out to do and the extremally unusual and complex female representation for the time. I can, for example, admire Nora's strength even though I don't like her. I do wonder how much of that is her having to suppress herself because of the times and bow things have changed since. I do also wonder how much of that was narrative choice (I listened to an audiobook. While this was of high quality, I did get annoyed at the ways the characters spoke at times). I can see why some people love this book, but unfortunately it wasn't for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Classism
mixuchi's review against another edition
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment
avasbookmark's review against another edition
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
bookerbride's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Sexism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Xenophobia
cla_ri_ce's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent
tomato_bisque's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was gonna stop at 3 stars because I found it to be a bit difficult to get through. However, I added another 0.5 stars andvconsidered bringing it up to 4 given the ending. There are a few moments that really shine through. I can see why it was ahead of its time and why it caused controversy. The themes of feeling trapped and feeling like a character in someone else's play will resonate with many people, especially many women. There still exists a lot of pressure to sacrifice yourself for others, especially in motherhood and heterosexual relationships. For many women, their sense of self is stripped away. Nora's husband belittles her and her father expected her to follow a certain path.
I think its important to know the story was based on a real woman, Laura Keiler, who did not appreciate the play. Her story is much more sad than Noras is.
This is worth getting into if you enjoy womens literature. It is a product of its time with moments that make it really worth it.
I think its important to know the story was based on a real woman, Laura Keiler, who did not appreciate the play. Her story is much more sad than Noras is.
This is worth getting into if you enjoy womens literature. It is a product of its time with moments that make it really worth it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
avenx's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent
prog51's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Minor: Terminal illness
rakkaussipsi's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism