The Wife of Martin Guerre by Janet Lewis

The Wife of Martin Guerre

Cases of Circumstantial Evidence

Janet Lewis

109 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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This compelling story of Bertrande de Rols is a rich novella with the timeless power of a fable. It was based on a famous story of a court case in mid-16th century France. Janet Lewis depicts a distant time and a traditional, rural culture based o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 60%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
funny 40%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
emotional 20%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.65

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