The Governesses by Anne Serre

The Governesses

Anne Serre with Mark Hutchinson (Translator)

112 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism dark slow-paced
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Written with the elegance of old French fables, the dark sensuality of Djuna Barnes and the subtle comedy of Robert Walser, this semi-deranged erotic fairy tale introduces American readers to the marvelous Anne Serre.

Community Reviews

3.25
based on 280 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 79%

dark: 41%

lighthearted: 25%

challenging: 23%

reflective: 23%

funny: 15%

adventurous: 12%

emotional: 10%

tense: 10%

inspiring: 5%

relaxing: 5%

sad: 2%


Pace

29% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
14% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
17% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

32% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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