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The Yellow Wallpaper

By: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Narrated by: Cynthia Erivo
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A woman and her husband rent a summer house, but what should be a restful getaway turns into a suffocating psychological battle. This chilling account of postpartum depression and a husband's controlling behaviour in the guise of treatment will leave you breathless.

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intriguing stream of consciousness highlighting the oppression of women in the late 1900s, how society viewed them and attitudes towards mental health.

ahead of its time!

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I have read this book a couple of times as I love it and relate to it, this audio version was brilliant! I loved the narrators voice and expression, the ebbs and flows suited the story so much…

A brilliant rendition….

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Jo Myddleton did a fantastic job portraying the characters!! Very wonderful experience of a book

Incredible voice acting

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A nice stimulating read capturing your imagination when talking about the light changes during the day and night

a sad truth about control

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I LOVE the narrator. Her voice fits the book so incredibly well. I also liked the book but if I am honest I don’t really get the ending. I am 18 years old so maybe that’s why but I like how it is written just a very very good book to listen to.

Short but sweet

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