Beautiful language!

It seems silly to review a book so widly read; my opinion can hardly matter. Suffice to say that I wasn't compelled enough to enjoy more than the elaborate language.

The imagery of this novel was gorgeous, but that may be the best I can say. Like much classic American literature, The Awakening seemed to lack a driving plot. There was more theoretical narrative than there was intriguing arc. Chopin's writing is quite beautiful and I wish I could have enjoyed her novel more.

A beautiful written novel masterfully interweaving the tales of three uncommon women, Kelly's book was harrowing to the end. Her portrayal of female life both on the side of the Nazis and of those resisting them presents a thought-provoking commentary on the state of the human existence. I recommend a box of tissues to those daring enough to brave these pages.

An inspiration for writing and a wonderful reminder that we ought not to let our fear stop us from putting pen to page.