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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
Excellent and moving. Considering its length, this is an easy, easy recommendation.
I've listened to two versions, an annotated one read by Jessica Renfro (which was terrible) and an unadorned original read by Jo Myddleton. The Renfro version was overwrought and haughty, with an annotated introduction that seemed more intent on explaining modern views on the subject than on revealing the context the work was written it. However, in the Jo rendition the main character absolutely leaps from the page, perfectly narrated first as timid, and then descending into unaware madness. I would say that Jo's reading is even superior to what I would have done in my own head.
I've listened to two versions, an annotated one read by Jessica Renfro (which was terrible) and an unadorned original read by Jo Myddleton. The Renfro version was overwrought and haughty, with an annotated introduction that seemed more intent on explaining modern views on the subject than on revealing the context the work was written it. However, in the Jo rendition the main character absolutely leaps from the page, perfectly narrated first as timid, and then descending into unaware madness. I would say that Jo's reading is even superior to what I would have done in my own head.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
postpartum depression. psychosis. a protest against patriarchal structures of society by a woman ultimately trapped by them. a lack of freedom, autonomy, liberation. physical and mental claustrophobia. a stunning, concise yet multifaceted story. brimming with meaning, protest, social commentary. really great.
dark
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A masterclass in feminist horror. How easily we trap women under the mask of care.
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
fuck the patriarchy
so interesting that men thought that taking away what little autonomy women had left would cure of them of their “hysteria”… it’s so interesting to read this story today when we have much more knowledge about mental health, depression, and particularly post partum depression.
so interesting that men thought that taking away what little autonomy women had left would cure of them of their “hysteria”… it’s so interesting to read this story today when we have much more knowledge about mental health, depression, and particularly post partum depression.
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes