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The story—which I certainly imagine must have been shocking to many of its initial readers—is well constructed and patiently told. I didn’t really love the writing, but the characters, and in particular the change in Edna’s character—were very well developed.
I did not like the ending, though, in spite of it being perhaps the best writing in the entire book. (view spoiler) ...more
I did not like the ending, though, in spite of it being perhaps the best writing in the entire book. (view spoiler) ...more
Absolutely brilliant! This and Jane Eyre, talk about strong Victorian women!
Also, a note to today's literary fiction writers. You can put a lot in less than 200 words, if you know what you are doing... ...more
Also, a note to today's literary fiction writers. You can put a lot in less than 200 words, if you know what you are doing... ...more
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First, the writing is beautiful. The tale itself is difficult for modern women to read because it's hard to even imagine how limiting Edna's life choices were. In many ways it reminds me of Middlemarch -- what happens when a woman who wants more is confined to a life of less. It is pretty amazing that a book I rated a 1 as a teen is now a 5, but that's what age does for one.
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