A quick read - not a single sentence longer than it had to be - but one of the most compelling and powerful short stories I have read. ( )

Scary and disturbing. A lot of power packed into 15 pages. It presents the dubious treatment of mental health patients and the infantilization of women in a spooky, ultimately sad but gripping story. I loved it. ( )

It is amazing how much story can be told in so few words. Love it. ( )

Women's History Month read #2. The eponymous story was incredible. I absolutely love a good "descent into madness" story, and The Yellow Wallpaper was done brilliantly. The other stories are good, but I think they lose a bit of relevance in the modern day. They were forward thinking and feminist for having a story where the wife/mother/etc has a job and provides for herself/her family. Obviously a big deal at the time, but a bit less impactful nowadays. That being said, still well written and generally enjoyable to read. Just not "mind-blowing" like I'm sure they were at the time.

The Yellow Wallpaper 10/10
Three Thanksgivings 6/10
The Cottagette 7/10
Turned 6/10
Making a Change 5/10
If I Were a Man 6/10
Mr Peebles Heart 8/10 ( )

am i too stupid to understand this ( )