Reviews

The Awakening by Kate Chopin

jess_mango's review against another edition

4.0

This book counts towards the Reading Woman 2019 Challenge task: a novella

Published in 1899, The Awakening tells the story of Edna, a young woman living in a stifling marriage. She begins to question gender roles and her marriage. In her New Orleans society circle, Edna crosses paths with a couple of young men who spark thoughts in her of how life and love could be different.

This was my first time reading this classic, though it has been on my radar for many years.

slay's review against another edition

5.0

they could never make me hate you Edna!!!!!!!!!

xadrya's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

fernreads42's review against another edition

mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

kboehm1's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

bianca_books's review against another edition

reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

tcerafice's review against another edition

4.25

I too think the sea will soothe all hysterics 

seyda_neen's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

tinyprince's review against another edition

2.0

A little disappointed, considering all the hype it has received. Did not leave much of an impression on me at all.

greenleafbooks's review against another edition

4.0

The class discussion we had was so good, I loved getting to hear more details about the interpretation of this beautiful novella.