The Yellow Wallpaper & Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper & Herland

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

fiction classics feminism short stories dark reflective slow-paced

224 pages | first published 1915

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman's caustic wit and progressive views on feminism and mental health are powerfully showcased in these two works, The Yellow Wallpaper and Herland. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, ...
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Summary of 334 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
dark 34%
emotional 26%
challenging 24%
informative 24%
inspiring 21%
funny 19%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 12%
tense 9%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 27%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 70% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.74

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