dee_dreams's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Infidelity
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
pat28's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
treads1325's review against another edition
challenging
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
3.75
commander_morgan's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
4.5
4.5 for the Awakening only. The short stories fell a little short for me, but I absolutely loved The Awakening.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
stephanieroc's review against another edition
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
3.5
raypuffle's review against another edition
4.0
While I liked the novel my favourite part of this collection was the short stories. I found myself invested and caring about these characters after only a few pages. The characters seemed to leap off the page and demand your attention. I felt the authenticity of their loves, their heart breaks and their lives. I'm so glad I finally read this.
beccabookworm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
lovethethief's review against another edition
5.0
“’ The bird that would soar above the level plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong winds. It is a sad spectacle to see the weaklings bruised, exhausted, fluttering back to earth.’”
I first "read" this book in my AP Literature class. The only thing I could remember is the last chapter. Now reading this for women and literature class, I've found a new appreciation for Kate and Edna. I fully enjoy how Kate uses symbolism and imagery to further Edna’s story and her awakening. I found myself feeling empathy for a fictional woman from the nineteenth century. I put myself in Edna’s shoes and understand her pain. I understood Edna’s feelings and behavior. I couldn’t imagine living in a time when I wasn’t socially allowed to be myself, independent, or free. It was only when Edna saw she had a choice to not have a choice when she, in the spur of the moment, decided her fate. I don’t think Edna was a coward when she commits suicide. It was brave of her either. She finally had a choice that wouldn’t hurt her standing in society.
I first "read" this book in my AP Literature class. The only thing I could remember is the last chapter. Now reading this for women and literature class, I've found a new appreciation for Kate and Edna. I fully enjoy how Kate uses symbolism and imagery to further Edna’s story and her awakening. I found myself feeling empathy for a fictional woman from the nineteenth century. I put myself in Edna’s shoes and understand her pain. I understood Edna’s feelings and behavior. I couldn’t imagine living in a time when I wasn’t socially allowed to be myself, independent, or free. It was only when Edna saw she had a choice to not have a choice when she, in the spur of the moment, decided her fate. I don’t think Edna was a coward when she commits suicide. It was brave of her either. She finally had a choice that wouldn’t hurt her standing in society.