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
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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 161 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 65%
tense 50%
emotional 38%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
sad 19%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 27% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | N/A: 35% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 22% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 16% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.67

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