A review by lalalily17
The Wife of His Youth by Charles W. Chesnutt

challenging emotional reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I read this for my American Lit class and really enjoyed it. The concept is interesting and it provides a picture of the challeges of living as a biracial person in 19th century America.