The Awakening by Kate Chopin

The Awakening

Kate Chopin

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced

188 pages | first published 1899

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"Once in a while he withdrew his glance from the newspaper and looked about him. There was more noise than ever over at the house. The main building was called "the house," to distinguish it from the cottages. The chattering and whistling birds we...
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Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 61%
sad 46%
dark 31%
challenging 20%
inspiring 15%
tense 11%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 34%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.6

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