The Yellow Wall-Paper and Selected Writings by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wall-Paper and Selected Writings

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

368 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark reflective slow-paced
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A collection of the groundbreaking feminist writer's most famous works, with a thought-provoking introduction by bestselling author Kate Bolick. A Penguin Vitae Edition Wonderfully sardonic and slyly humorous, the writings of landmark American fem...

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Moods

reflective 65%
dark 53%
emotional 34%
mysterious 32%
challenging 24%
tense 22%
sad 16%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 13%
informative 12%
funny 10%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 37%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 34% | No: 13% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 7% | 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

3.98

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