Medieval Woman: Village Life in the Middle Ages by Ann Baer

Medieval Woman: Village Life in the Middle Ages

Ann Baer

292 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

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Description

A year in the life of a peasant woman in medieval England is vividly evoked in this extraordinary portrait of Marion, a carpenter’s wife, and her extended family. Based on years of research, Ann Baer brings to life the reality of a world that has ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

informative 87%
reflective 50%
hopeful 37%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.9

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