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The Yellow Wallpaper
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bookshelves: british, classic, female-authors, horror, read-2020, short-stories, psychological
Jul 26, 2020
bookshelves: british, classic, female-authors, horror, read-2020, short-stories, psychological
Hysterical!
After the birth of her son, a woman is diagnosed by her husband as suffering from a nervous disorder and hysteria.
Although, her husband is a physician, not a psychiatrist, he decides that time in the country is going to be good for her, so they rent a big old house in the country.
The narrator doesn’t like the wallpaper in her room and tries to tell her husband, repeatedly. And like the “expert” he is, he ignores her.
She tries to explain the patterns and the horrific color and the images of the woman, but he only laughs at her and calls her “little girl.”
And then she becomes friends with the wallpaper...and the patterns. And the woman in the wallpaper escapes…
Five wonderful stars. ✨✨✨✨✨
After the birth of her son, a woman is diagnosed by her husband as suffering from a nervous disorder and hysteria.
Although, her husband is a physician, not a psychiatrist, he decides that time in the country is going to be good for her, so they rent a big old house in the country.
The narrator doesn’t like the wallpaper in her room and tries to tell her husband, repeatedly. And like the “expert” he is, he ignores her.
She tries to explain the patterns and the horrific color and the images of the woman, but he only laughs at her and calls her “little girl.”
And then she becomes friends with the wallpaper...and the patterns. And the woman in the wallpaper escapes…
Five wonderful stars. ✨✨✨✨✨
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female-authors
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classic
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british
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psychological
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Aug 05, 2021 01:41AM
One of my favorites!
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Mine, too, Ghoul. 😥,
"And the woman in the wall paper escapes..."; a little magical realism?
Just my imagination running rampant in the story. 😎
You can almost touch the oppression that comes from this story. So subtle and horrifying.
You’re right, Joseph. Lots of oppression and horror. 😬😱
Thanks for your review. I have always wanted to read this, after seeing an adaptation many years back. I have a used copy of the book that I bought many years back somewhere at home, I'll have to see if I can find it.
You’re welcome. Louis! I’ve never seen the adaptation. Maybe I’ll look for it. Hope you find your book. 😎
This one has stuck with me since I first read it, more than two decades ago.
I don’t remember the first time I read it, but I remember this time. And I really enjoyed reading it. 😎
Fantastic review Zain. I loved this one 💖💖
Thanks, Rebecca! I hope you read the story. It’s very short, and doesn’t bore you. 😎
Absolutely. I read this book last year 👌🏻💖
Sounds crazy fun, will check it out. Wonderful review Zain!
Thanks, Federico! Crazy is the word…
You’re welcome, Tony! It’s a very good short story. 😎
Omg Zain scary review! You scared me !!!!!! I’m glad I don’t have yellow wallpaper in my room ! It’s painted…..lol ! On my Tbr list by the way
Thank you, Jackie! The review is scary because the book is scary. I hope you enjoy reading it. 😱
This one really got to me! Loved it - thanks for your review.
I know just what you mean, Sarah! It gets to me, too. You’re welcome. And thanks! 😘
So crazy, and weird. AND Hysterical lol. It only took my five months but did check it out xD. Wonderful review Zoey!
So glad you checked it out, Drew! It is a great little book. 🙃
This sound really weird but entertaining
I think it’s weird, too, but also scary. 😱😳😱
Fab review, Zain! I have this audiobook to listen to during “Spooky October Reads” month. Good to know it’s a winner.
Yes! It is a winner! Hope you enjoy it. Thank you for your comments. 😱😳😱
Nice..I'm finding two versions of this at the library of which one is 'dual text' and the other is this story with several others..which one did you read?
I read the short story and single version of the book. I truly hope that you enjoy it. Good, day! 😎
My first exposure to this piece was English 101 and it profoundly affected me. It was absolutely mind blowing piece of horror. Thoroughly enjoyed the round robin class discussion after.
The Yellow Wallpaper is probably THE novel on the alleged nineteenth century women’s disease “hysteria”. I also think it pretty much captures the essence of the issue. The 19th century medical discourse is fascinating as well as grotesque😃
Jonathan wrote: "My first exposure to this piece was English 101 and it profoundly affected me. It was absolutely mind blowing piece of horror. Thoroughly enjoyed the round robin class discussion after."I would have loved to be in on those class discussions. 😎
Lisa wrote: "The Yellow Wallpaper is probably THE novel on the alleged nineteenth century women’s disease “hysteria”. I also think it pretty much captures the essence of the issue. The 19th century medical disc..."I don’t believe in hysteria. But the woman won in the end. 🙃
This seems like a great read although the condescending husband will drive me bonkers lol
Yes, Andree! You may have noticed from my review that he annoyed me. 🙃
Nice review and so glad you enjoyed this as much as you did!
Thank you, LTJ! Yes, I enjoyed this book very much. 😎
Wow, what a bizarre idea for a story Zain - WALLPAPER!! I love your 'hysterical' opening too - great review!
Yes. It’s a hysterical story when you think about it. Thank you for your comment! 😎
Thanks so much, Debra! 🙃
