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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse
dark
slow-paced
Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian is a free NetGalley ebook that I read in early May.
Ooh, I've been looking forward to this one and, sure enough, it narrows and douses you in the insular world of American colonists very, very quickly. There's lots of quiet, observational rumination from Mary Deerfield, who is a thoughtful, headstrong, amateur healer, and endures mental and physical abuse from her husband Thomas, then occasionally notices that her neighbors and members of her household are dropping hints of her being a witch. It has chapter headings of quotes made during an impending trial that alternatingly attacking and defending Mary's actions, before its outcome hardens her heart with hopelessness and revenge.
Ooh, I've been looking forward to this one and, sure enough, it narrows and douses you in the insular world of American colonists very, very quickly. There's lots of quiet, observational rumination from Mary Deerfield, who is a thoughtful, headstrong, amateur healer, and endures mental and physical abuse from her husband Thomas, then occasionally notices that her neighbors and members of her household are dropping hints of her being a witch. It has chapter headings of quotes made during an impending trial that alternatingly attacking and defending Mary's actions, before its outcome hardens her heart with hopelessness and revenge.
3.5, interesting and seemingly historically accurate with snippets from the court proceedings. Was hoping for it to be a little more spooky and atmospheric.
Listened to the audiobook version….very much enjoyed its performance. Great ending that I didn’t predict!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
While I understand the importance of how this book was written and set up, the pace was truly just too slow for me to get to the "all loose ends tied up" ending
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes