A review by robyn1998
The Awakening by Kate Chopin

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

4.0

I enjoyed this, it was very immersive. I didn't think Edna was such a terrible person as a lot of the reviews seem to be saying. She was just trapped in her situation and not suited to being a wife or mother. I also learnt a bit about French Creole people which was appreciated.