Surprisingly short book (just over 100 pages), about a woman who begins to reject her expected role of a good housewife and mother, and begins to explore her own freedom and feelings for a younger man (who is not her husband, shock horror.) Important to remember this book was written at the very end of the 19th century, and though is an American book the stuffy victorian values are still evident, which makes the protagonists's infidelity and maritial disobedience shocking and interesting.
A charming book, not to be skim read as every sentence has been lovingly thought out and book is written in a lyrical, poetic style. Very surprising ending, and i found it to be quite a page turner even though not a lot happens by modern standards (it gets as spicy as a snog with another man, but no furthur.) Quite refreshing to have a very realistic and uncluttered plot.
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