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Book Review of The Awakening

The Awakening
The Awakening
Author: Kate Chopin
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
StephanieW avatar reviewed on + 34 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4


Wonderful novel which explores the connection between gender roles, marriage, and self-fulfillment. Chopin catches the reader with her beautiful prose and never lets go. The surface story is memorable, yet the underlying themes are what makes this novel a true classic.

I highly recommend this book to those seeking a novel which keeps them on the edge of their seat...and allows them to ponder complexities about the roles of women and society.

Simply stunning.