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A review by jubsrabellogs
O papel de parede amarelo by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This one hit very close to home. It’s heartbreaking how universal some aspects of the female experience are.
After reading this story, I did a brief research and one of the things I’ve found is that it is based on something Perkins herself went through. So now I can think of three women of my acquaintance that know all too well the feeling of being unwell while the men in your life, the ones supposed to be on your side, attempt to gaslight you. These women in question are, of course, the author, my mother and myself.
How many more of us are trapped inside this wallpaper?
After reading this story, I did a brief research and one of the things I’ve found is that it is based on something Perkins herself went through. So now I can think of three women of my acquaintance that know all too well the feeling of being unwell while the men in your life, the ones supposed to be on your side, attempt to gaslight you. These women in question are, of course, the author, my mother and myself.
How many more of us are trapped inside this wallpaper?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting