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

mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A brilliant little short story set a few decades after the civil war in a society of mixed-race people. I loved the introduction of mystery and how I was still surprised at the conclusion.

I listened to the story being read on the History of Literature podcast along with Jacke Wilson’s delightful commentary.