A review by notevennoelle
The Awakening by Kate Chopin

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

I think I liked it better the first time i read it, as an edgy 16 year old. Edna is selfish (probably my least favorite trait in people ever) and I feel like she leaves the audience to grapple with her choices instead of facing them herself. it’s a short read, but it’s heavy. We also know how I feel about sad endings. I like the writing style and the prose a lot though.