The Awakening by Kate Chopin

The Awakening

Kate Chopin

240 pages • first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Over one long, languid summer Edna Pontellier, fettered by marriage and motherhood, becomes acquainted with Robert Lebrun. As the days shorten and the temperature drops Edna succumbs to Robert's devotion. But as her desire grows so too does her di...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,021 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 60%
sad 45%
dark 30%
challenging 21%
inspiring 15%
tense 11%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 33%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 29% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.59

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