The Awakening and Other Short Stories by Kate Chopin

The Awakening and Other Short Stories

Kate Chopin with Susie Berneis (Narrator)

7 hours, 9 minutes • first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

One of the earliest feminist works in American literature, The Awakening tells the story of Edna Pontellier. Unsatisfied with societal expectations and unhappy with her family life, she begins to fall in love with the dapper Robert Lebrun. Lebrun'...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,437 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 55%
sad 41%
challenging 35%
dark 20%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
mysterious 8%
funny 6%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 41%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 32% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.7

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