Herland and The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Herland and The Yellow Wallpaper

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

162 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics feminism short stories dark reflective slow-paced

Description

In Herland An all-female society is discovered somewhere in the distant reaches of the earth by three male explorers who are now forced to re-examine their assumptions about women's roles in society. Based on the author's own experiences, 'The Yel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 336 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
dark 33%
challenging 26%
emotional 26%
informative 23%
inspiring 21%
funny 19%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 11%
sad 9%
tense 9%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 26%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 67% | No: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 17% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.74

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