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janlslitlibrary's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
pirate's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Child abuse and Child death
Minor: Rape
linscottjk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
theimportanceofbeingernest's review against another edition
5.0
I plowed through this book! It is such an interesting and unique celebration of women and the power they have!
felihchsm's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
msalane's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lee_ann_a's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.5 stars! The premise: the peri and post-menopausal witches of Eastwick burn down Epstein Island.
If you're in the mood for some feminism and magical realism, to read about women stepping into their power and fucking shit up (that shit being, pedophiles), if you want to feel like you could also destroy the partriarchy with a band of fierce women, this one is for you.
I took off .5 stars for the long rant about menstruation which I feel in my whole soul but also felt was unnecessary to the story, honestly. I was like, this is....odd. I'm not embarrassed or ashamed of my bleeding body in any way, shape, or form but that section just felt out of place.
If you're in the mood for some feminism and magical realism, to read about women stepping into their power and fucking shit up (that shit being, pedophiles), if you want to feel like you could also destroy the partriarchy with a band of fierce women, this one is for you.
I took off .5 stars for the long rant about menstruation which I feel in my whole soul but also felt was unnecessary to the story, honestly. I was like, this is....odd. I'm not embarrassed or ashamed of my bleeding body in any way, shape, or form but that section just felt out of place.
chroniclerofcreepy's review against another edition
DNF @ 44% because frankly, this is not a good book. There's too much going on in a book of this size and it's chaos.
- There are three main characters, only one of which is likeable and intriguing (Harriet)
- The book also skips between the present and the past
- Almost all the male characters are indistinguishable from each other
This book would be completely transformed if it was from one perspective, such as Harriet because a lot of this book is about her, or more loosely third person and not including every little nose hair about each witch.
- There are three main characters, only one of which is likeable and intriguing (Harriet)
- The book also skips between the present and the past
- Almost all the male characters are indistinguishable from each other
This book would be completely transformed if it was from one perspective, such as Harriet because a lot of this book is about her, or more loosely third person and not including every little nose hair about each witch.
katie_holder's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! I absolutely loved The Change by Kirsten Miller. I have to ask though, is this based on a true story? Read it and tell me if you can't see certain characters possibly based on certain horrific people we don't see enough of in the news.
I loved the dynamic between the 3 FMC's, everything that people are calling "menopause issues" and "feminist rage" are pretty much real-life things most woman go through during their 40's.
I loved that this was part fantasy, part thriller and part horror. Such a great book with a unique spin on fictional real-life stuff.
It's a mild thriller and if you read thrillers regularly you will be able to pick out the bad guys quite easily. I wasn't shocked with the whodunit plot, but I was with what happen to those characters and I'm here for it.
My only question for people who have read this author's work before, is which of her books should I read next.
I loved the dynamic between the 3 FMC's, everything that people are calling "menopause issues" and "feminist rage" are pretty much real-life things most woman go through during their 40's.
I loved that this was part fantasy, part thriller and part horror. Such a great book with a unique spin on fictional real-life stuff.
It's a mild thriller and if you read thrillers regularly you will be able to pick out the bad guys quite easily. I wasn't shocked with the whodunit plot, but I was with what happen to those characters and I'm here for it.
My only question for people who have read this author's work before, is which of her books should I read next.