"The Awakening shocked turn-of-the-century readers with its forthright treatment of sex and suicide." Jolly good.

I read The Awakening only, eventually, after many interruptions. I found it beautifully written, but I was annoyed with the ending. It seemed too abrupt, an unlikely overreaction. I wonder if the author would have preferred to write a different, happier or more neutral ending but felt that that would be too scandalous.

I will pass this on to Heaven-Ali, who is interested in the Other Stories, at the next meetup.

Given to Heaven-Ali at today's meetup.

Thanks Sian looking forward to reading the short stories now.

If you have found this book, thank you for taking the time to look it up on the internet. Now please tell us what you thought of the book and what your plans for it are.

Found this in the 3Three Cafe in central Birmingham today. Really looking forward to reading this......and passing on when finished

I enjoyed this book very much as it was my first introduction to Kate Chopin's work. A remarkable novel considering that it was written over a century ago. Set in Louisiana, these early ideas of women's rights were not well received by many. Recommended and thanks to the inital Bookcrossing releaser. I hope someone else finds this book and finds it as interesting. Left in the lounge of the Bowling Green Inn, where the books are at the end wall, on the left hand side shelves.