Will a guy understand it if he reads it?
or is it too womenly, because thats what I've heard. Tell me your opinion.
2006-08-28 17:20:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Im not sure you might want to read it its good. I think youll like it. But we all have our different opinions.
2006-08-28 17:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by nikkisixxisdabomb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do women understand books written by men with male themes? If I can understand Hemingway, then you'll understand "The Awakening."
It's a quick read (much quicker than Bovary) and not bad, though not wonderful. Adultery and transgression are themes that impact both men and women so, though the viewpoint is feminine, you're not dealing with the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. That said, Chopin is known as a master of the short story, so you may want to start there, instead.
2006-08-28 18:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically a retelling of Madame Bovary. If you have read that then you have an idea of what the book is about. The Awakening is not a great book but is worthwhile reading. If you are interested though Chopin's short stories are incredibly good. My advice would be to get the combo of short stories and the Awakening which is what I have read.
2006-08-28 17:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by gabe65401 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a fabulous book, and I think you'll really like it if you have an open mind. The book is about women's emancipation, so don't read it if you're some kind of misogynistic jerk, like the guy in my class who called the heroine "just another dumb broad." I concur with the person who suggested also reading Chopin's short stories: "Desiree's Baby" and "The Story of an Hour" are quite good.
2006-08-29 23:22:18 · answer #4 · answered by maureen g 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Guy might understand women a little bit better if he reads it. Is that a kind of motivation in itself? Besides that, there are some universal values you can appreciate in it, regardless of gender.
2006-08-28 18:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by diasporas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a woman and I had a hard time trucking through it. It placed so much emphasis on the lives with no one doing or saying much of anything.
If you have another choice, I'd say take it.
2006-08-29 16:40:47 · answer #6 · answered by Ginger/Virginia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't overly womanly. Granted, the themes might hit home more with women (i.e. gender expectations), but there is no reason why a guy can't read and understand. Plus, your opinions might be insightful!
2006-08-29 04:13:17 · answer #7 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a woman's book but maybe you'd find it interesting. Why don't you try it? It takes place in old New Orleans and Louisiana. It's very good. Adultery, betrayal, regret, it has it all.
2006-08-28 17:25:45 · answer #8 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Every book has a message which both sexes can learn from.
2006-08-28 17:25:00 · answer #9 · answered by eugene65ca 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
absolutely, I loved it!!!
i found it on Textbook411.com for cheap
2006-08-28 17:29:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋