Reviews - Hour of the Witch

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Hour of the Witch

Chris Bohjalian

3.7 AVERAGE

smprezioso's review against another edition

3.0

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

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!

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

Content Warnings

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.

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

Content Warnings

mgreig's review

2.5

dark slow-paced

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