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80 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486298573
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Thrift Editions
Publication date: 11 July 1997
Description
Best known for the 1892 title story of this collection, a harrowing tale of a woman's descent into madness, Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote more than 200 other short stories. Seven of her finest are reprinted here.Written from a feminist perspectiv...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,915 reviews
Moods
dark 53%
emotional 33%
mysterious 32%
challenging 25%
tense 22%
sad 15%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 13%
informative 12%
funny 10%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 34% | No: 14% | N/A: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10% | N/A: 9%Average rating
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Graphic
Mental illness, Sexism, MisogynyModerate
Ableism, Infidelity, BullyingMinor
Racism, Death, Suicide attempt
80 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486298573
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Thrift Editions
Publication date: 11 July 1997
Description
Best known for the 1892 title story of this collection, a harrowing tale of a woman's descent into madness, Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote more than 200 other short stories. Seven of her finest are reprinted here.Written from a feminist perspectiv...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,915 reviews
Moods
dark 53%
emotional 33%
mysterious 32%
challenging 25%
tense 22%
sad 15%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 13%
informative 12%
funny 10%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 34% | No: 14% | N/A: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Sexism, MisogynyModerate
Ableism, Infidelity, BullyingMinor
Racism, Death, Suicide attempt