Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

The Yellow Wall-Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

1 review

cambrand's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Soul-wrenching, nauseating, visceral. The Yellow Wallpaper is terrifying and women understand why too well, specially if they’ve suffered a chronic condition. “It is so hard to talk to John about my case, because he is so wise, and because he loves me so.” Felt like a punch in the throat. Read it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Grief, and Chronic illness