You really have to understand Gilman's life to know why she wrote the story but the depression after childbirth was very disturbing for this poor woman and the wallpaper.

I started reading this book and was caught by the characters, act of vengence and the lines of the web that brought everyone back together in the end.

I really enjoyed the characters and the story. The story itself should bring a snapshot of what if...if nothing else. I recommend the book to anyone.