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

3.28
based on 299 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 80%

dark: 39%

lighthearted: 29%

reflective: 24%

challenging: 21%

funny: 14%

adventurous: 12%

emotional: 9%

tense: 9%

relaxing: 7%

inspiring: 4%

sad: 2%


Pace

28% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
13% of readers chose A mix
65% of readers chose Character
17% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

32% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

31% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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