Member Reviews

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  1 of 1 members found this review helpful.

  • Rated 4 stars

  “What woman hasn't wanted to chuck it all and live life differently? Choices come at a price as the main character learns, but she grows from the experience no matter what the outcome. I read this in college and now these 25 years later I still think of the story. ”

  Paisley wrote this review Thursday, December 27 2007. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 5 stars

  “true classic”

  verna =) wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 0 stars

  “Very significative for the feminist movement, and for any woman who wants to start her own revolution. Freedom for the women!!! Freedom for the world!!!”

  Dreamer G wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 4 stars

  “I read this in college and the only part I remembered was the ending. I enjoyed this book. Though ended up skimming parts of it. Its odder than I remember.”

  Baetrice wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 5 stars

  “I first read this in the early 70s when I was an Air Force wife in South Dakota, taking a correspondence literature course from Stephens College called Literature of the South. It was astounding. Kate Chopin is my heroine. She was widely criticized for the sexual frankness of her writing, and her insights are magnificent. I recommend it for any modern feminist. She helped me break away from the zombies of the Officer's Wives Club and their intimidation. Shortly afterward I found something else to do, work that paid real money! After all, my mother did tell me that a woman must have money of her own, and it has made a difference.
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  Bette L wrote this review Thursday, September 11 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 4 stars

  “Beautifully written at the turn of the century,this book was banned for years because of its feminist theme of 'woman finding her own way.' Edna is a compelling character whose motives this reader doesn't quite fully understand. Indeed, do we ever fully understand anyone? Or ourselves?”

  DrRenee wrote this review Wednesday, September 10 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 5 stars

  “Written in 1899 and subsequently banner, this book tells of the awakening of young Edna Pontellier. At the age of 28, she is a wife and a mother and should be happy in those roles. However, she is dissatisfied with her boring husband and she takes little interest in her children. Her frustrations find an outlet when she starts and affair with another young man who is as passionate and artistic as she is. After he leaves, she finds it difficult to return to life as usual with her husband and children and strikes out on her own. Society quickly punishes her for this move on her own, and her story ends tragically.
  
  I can't believe it took me so long to read this book. I can easily see why it has been steeped in controversy even if the contents of the book are less that shocking in today's society. Much of this book rings very true to me and I enjoyed it immensely. It also makes me wish I had read it with a class so I could discuss with other people. Really, really good.”

  Lissa T wrote this review Tuesday, August 19 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 2 stars

  “Pretty crazy storyline. I think I would have appreciated it more if I hadn't had to read it in about four days. ”

  Alizabeth S wrote this review Sunday, August 17 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 1 stars

  “From a literary standpoint, this novel is considered to be among the classics. With that, I must agree. However, let me duly point out that I do not consider this novel in high regard with my social and political perspectives. It disappointed me much more in the message than in the writing itself. I won't spoil it for any readers who want to give it a shot, but if you're wanting my opinion, not a good read. It's short, but still boring and once again the message or more so moral of the story certainly did disappoint.”

  Jinks wrote this review Thursday, August 14 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 4 stars

  “Quite a depressing story but beautifully written...still thinking about the strange ending!”

  Kirsty H wrote this review Thursday, August 14 2008. ( reply | permalink )