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4.05 AVERAGE

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Excellent use of the short story form. Left me with wtf energy. Read on 2-3x speed on the train so will reread in a context I can appreciate even more.
dark emotional reflective sad
dark emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: No
mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Not sure why so many gave this such a high rating. I could not care less about the characters and the plot did not keep my interest at all. I want my time back.

I really enjoyed this story about a confined woman both physically and mentally.
It subtly shows us how patriarcal society and misguided medical practices used to treat (pun intended) women in the 19th century. If you enjoy « mad woman » stories you will enjoy this short one with its creepy gothic atmosphere.
dark mysterious sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes