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A review by mergwenthur
The Yellow Wallpaper & Herland: With Women and Economics by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I'm always suspicious of feminist books from white women in general but especially from before the 21st century as a lot of them tend to have elements of racism.

This one also did have elements of racism which is unfortunate. However the message was strong and I minus the racism I liked both Yellow Wallpaper and Herland. Herland was obviously longer and more detailed and it was v much a typical man's point of view regarding women! It was interesting to read how women functioned in Herland but I did struggle with how motherhood is basically the main point of their existence, its their religion and the one thing they strive for. But I can also see how the message is deeper than that. Its about community and making the world better for the next generations. 

So I did like this just a shame about the racism!