The Awakening (Abridged) Audiobook

" I really liked this book because I understand the message Chopin is trying to give. So the book seemed pretty real to me, including the ending. "

" A great book, speaking in terms of literary worth, but I was deeply unsatisfied with the ending. "

" I just couldn't finish this one. Unbelievably dry. "

" I had to read this book for my Women's Literature course in college. I really like what Kate Chopin was trying to do and her concepts, but I just didn't care for the book. "

" The experience of reading Chopin's The awakening is similar to taking an refreshing glass of water or standing in a cool breeze, it has this quality to it that upon finishing the novella you feel content and free. The book details the protagonist Edna's metamorphism from bored housewife to robust fiery adulteress, who shakes of the strict stagnate ideals opposed upon women to become a lover, painter, and an individual who lives life instead of watching it drift by. "

" Exquisite book save for the rushed and disappointing ending "

" This book was quite good; the descriptions of the gulf of Mexico really give it a sense of place but some of it seemed a bit too vague for me. I thought it lacked pace. It's about a married woman who falls in love with a younger single man. The ending is quite sad. "

" This story actually didn't make much sense to me in high school when I first read it but now as a grown woman it means much more to me. "

" Interesting from a literary and social history perspective. "

" Some parts were boring, but some I kind of got into. The characters weren't likable at all, except for Madamoiselle Reisz. The ending and the whole THINK OF THE CHILDREN thing still has me reeling and confused. I don't even know. "

" Ok, but probably would have made more sense if I were a girl. "

" I understand that it was written in a different time about a different time, but I just didn't like the characters. Nice writing style, though. "

" It was okay, but it dates itself and does not hold up well. Worth reading, but don't expect a five-star masterpiece. If you're taking a lit class and looking to explore secular ideas of infidelity across time, read this book. It's okay. "

" One of my all time favorite classics. This was my third read of this novel and it never gets stale. "

" AP English book assignment. Can see it as a good discussion book, but did not enjoy it that much. "

" One of my favorite classics. Great piece of literature that has interesting symbolism and themes throughout the novel. "

" Another Quick Click audio book for the summer. The ending is unsettling, but not unexpected. An interesting balance to Dracula, where the female character is praised, condescendingly, for her intelligence and wisdom. I understand why it is regularly part of high school reading lists. "

" Surprise ending! Wasn't expecting it. Overall the character development was very interesting and I loved how the story unfolded. "

" I loved this book. Mostly for the setting, the lush descriptions, and the time period. Not everyone loves a heavy exposition novel, such as this, but I sure do! "

" Actually one of my favorite books I had to read for school, even though my teacher was feeding me "symbols" that I don't really believe.. "

" Dry and painful to read. The Awakening, a droll recounting of personal mistakes, will surely put anyone to sleep who attempts to read it. "

" Read this for American Realism and Naturalism. Slightly frustrating story in several aspects. "

" Should've "woken up" a bit earlier. "

" I probably need to re-read this as an adult as I read it as a teenager and I just recall that it felt pointless and the ending infuriated me as I felt the main character was "coping out." "

" I liked this book when it was assigned in high school, and I actually got really into it. "

" I read this book in high school, and I fell in love with it. It's a difficult and sad story but it really resonated with me. Highly recommended. "

" History says this book is important because it's one of the earliest feminist novels in literature. I say it's one of the most depressing books I've ever read. "

" I read this book way back, 1975 I think. For my Women's Lit class, and the book has stayed with me all these years. A product of it's time, I associate it with Ibsen's "A Dolls House". The fate of the protagonist is a sad one, but for the time...I do suggest you read it for yourself. "

" my favorite novel of all time. perfect daydream of a woman and love "