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Mary Monroe

Mrs. Wiggins

Mary MonroeFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Mary Monroe

Mrs. Wiggins

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Alabama • 1930s

Theme
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Mrs. Wiggins by Mary Monroe follows a woman, Maggie Wiggins, navigating life in 1930s Alabama. Amidst societal and personal challenges, she faces complex relationships and secrets. This engaging narrative highlights resilience and determination while exploring themes of family, community, and survival during a turbulent era.

Gritty

Dark

Emotional

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

10,601 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mrs. Wiggins by Mary Monroe is praised for its engaging storytelling and complex characters. Readers appreciate the historical setting and intricate plot twists. However, some find the pacing uneven and feel that certain character motivations lack depth. Overall, it's a compelling read that successfully weaves drama with social themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mrs. Wiggins?

Readers who enjoy Mrs. Wiggins by Mary Monroe likely appreciate dramatic, character-driven stories set in historical contexts, much like those in The Color Purple by Alice Walker and The Help by Kathryn Stockett, delving into themes of resilience, family, and social change, with strong female protagonists.

4.4

10,601 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Alabama • 1930s

Theme
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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