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neurosmorgasbord's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
dansquire's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jordanian_reads_'s review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to @pear.jelly and the #SpinsterSeptember challenge for putting Lolly Willowes on my radar. I was bewitched by this delightful comedy of manners.
First published in 1926, Sylvia Townsend Warner’s first novel satirizes England’s social and gender norms of the time and provides a charming chronicle of a woman who refuses to marry or devote her life to submissive aunthood, and is determined to pursue her own freedom, even if it means dabbling with the devil.
Highly recommend to friends who enjoy domestic satires, lovely prose and well-drawn characters. Not a lot “happens” in this novel, but it’s a hoot nonetheless. The perfect read for October!
First published in 1926, Sylvia Townsend Warner’s first novel satirizes England’s social and gender norms of the time and provides a charming chronicle of a woman who refuses to marry or devote her life to submissive aunthood, and is determined to pursue her own freedom, even if it means dabbling with the devil.
Highly recommend to friends who enjoy domestic satires, lovely prose and well-drawn characters. Not a lot “happens” in this novel, but it’s a hoot nonetheless. The perfect read for October!
toomuchham's review
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
jordanlynlea's review against another edition
3.0
Had to read this one since it’s the first BOTM pick! I definitely understand why it was chosen. Witchy vibes hold a special place in my heart.
minkarline's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
A nice and relaxing read into the awakenings of being a witch
oliodoliva's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
emily2348's review against another edition
4.0
not normally the biggest fan of magical realism but this was so good, loved the whole message about how these witches represent women who are free from male power. need to read her other work now!