An interesting book to read, and that first story, oh wow. I first read Kate Chopin in the early 70’s when I was struggling to understand all the issues with women’s rights and equality. Now, in the light of my struggles to understand issues of racism, especially trying to find a way forward from racialized trauma, and breaking out of white safety to understand what impacts my black sisters and brothers, and extend an honest, understanding, and helpful hand forward, I find this narrative of a previous slice of life extremely timely. ( )

Deceptively simple, sometimes moody, sometimes straight shocking short stories about the time of american slavery. ( )

Not the ending I expected if you can even call it an ending, however, Chopin's use of perfectly matched descriptions of everyday items makes this story worth reading. If this serves as an example of Chopin's talent, I am all too willing to delve further into her works. ( )

If the title makes you think this is about something sexual, you'd be wrong.

When I tell you it's a short story about a woman who has more money than usual, so she goes shopping and to see a play, you might think it sounds boring. If so, you'd be wrong again.

A pleasant little tale, this one. ( )

Didn't hate it but didn't love it either. I have a feeling it would really appeal to lovers of pure literature. ( )