Bluebeard's First Wife by Ha Seong-nan, Janet Hong

Bluebeard's First Wife

Ha Seong-nan, Janet Hong

243 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction horror literary short stories dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Disasters, accidents, and deaths abound in Bluebeard’s First Wife. A woman spends a night with her fiancé and his friends, and overhears a terrible secret that has bound them together since high school. A man grows increasingly agitated by the apa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 63%
tense 50%
emotional 45%
reflective 27%
challenging 22%
sad 18%
funny 9%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 33% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 21% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | N/A: 23% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.68

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