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Hour of the Witch

Chris Bohjalian

3.7 AVERAGE


I wanted to like this book more than I did. The ending was so absurdly unbelievable that it really ruined the book.. I wish it had been more historically accurate.

gjs8799's review

1.0

Blech. Nothing in particular was glaringly wrong. An interesting enough premise. Didn't really like how slow things moved. I think I was bothered by the age old issue of a female character's voice written by a male author. I basically skimmed it because I just didn't like it, but I was hoping it would get better. Not my thing, I guess.

emmacmillerr's review

4.0

4.3
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stackylynn's review

4.25
dark emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I really like the writing. I know when I find myself exclaiming out loud about one of the characters then it’s a good read. I liked the main character as 
she was a strong woman, especially in Boston
 during the 1660s!
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midnightvows's review

5.0
dark emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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haleylnelson's review

2.25
dark emotional mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Not really suspenseful and kinda just boring 

whirlpool717's review

4.0

I'll read a witch trial book any day.
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lynkslinks's review

4.25
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

This was pretty good! I personally did not like the ending but I have very particular preferences for how stories should end so I wouldn't say it detracts from the overall book. 

e_a1's review

3.75
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

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mgreig's review

2.5
dark slow-paced