A review by _venus_
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I picked up the book because I saw it on one of my social media feed. It was said to be one of the creepiest book out there.
I wasn't spoiled too much about the video I saw before reading the book so, I wasn't sure what to expect. It was a roller coaster ride of 'huh' and 'wtf'. It was unsettling and yes, quite creepy but not in the way I expected it would be.
The piece remains to be relevant though it was published back in the 1890's which is somehow heartbreaking . The story has shown how difficult it was to be a woman during that time —to the point where it can drive you into madness.
This might be farfetched but I think one of the reasons why the narrator was unnamed because at that time, the story could have been about anyone. One could read it and think to themselves that this was about them.
I wasn't spoiled too much about the video I saw before reading the book so, I wasn't sure what to expect. It was a roller coaster ride of 'huh' and 'wtf'. It was unsettling and yes, quite creepy but not in the way I expected it would be.
The piece remains to be relevant though it was published back in the 1890's which is somehow heartbreaking . The story has shown how difficult it was to be a woman during that time —to the point where it can drive you into madness.
This might be farfetched but I think one of the reasons why the narrator was unnamed because at that time, the story could have been about anyone. One could read it and think to themselves that this was about them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness