80 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486298573
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Thrift Editions
Publication date: 11 July 1997
Description
Best known for the 1892 title story of this collection, a harrowing tale of a woman's descent into madness, Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote more than 200 other short stories. Seven of her finest are reprinted here.Written from a feminist perspectiv...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,040 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
emotional 39%
mysterious 34%
tense 28%
challenging 26%
sad 17%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 15% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Mental illness, Toxic relationshipModerate
Misogyny, Ableism, InfidelityMinor
Sexual assault, Suicide attempt
80 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486298573
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Thrift Editions
Publication date: 11 July 1997
Description
Best known for the 1892 title story of this collection, a harrowing tale of a woman's descent into madness, Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote more than 200 other short stories. Seven of her finest are reprinted here.Written from a feminist perspectiv...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,040 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
emotional 39%
mysterious 34%
tense 28%
challenging 26%
sad 17%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 15% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Mental illness, Toxic relationshipModerate
Misogyny, Ableism, InfidelityMinor
Sexual assault, Suicide attempt