A review by keavac
The Awakening by Kate Chopin

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Interesting to read a novel ahead of its time, and reflect on where we are now. I enjoyed this quick read, but was happy to be reading it on holiday where it threatened to depress me less.
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