The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

352 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics feminism short stories dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Narrated with superb psychological skill and dramatic precision, this book tells the story of a nameless woman driven mad by enforced confinement after the birth of her child.

Community Reviews Summary of 7,316 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
dark 51%
emotional 37%
mysterious 31%
challenging 26%
tense 23%
sad 16%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
informative 11%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 35%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 13% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 10% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.98

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