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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I didn’t think I was going to get into this book as hard as I did!
I loved the subtlety of magic and vampires in the beginning. The characters were built and then the occult was added. Instead, like many other stories, the occult is used to provide characters with personality.
Can’t wait to start reading the second book.
I loved the subtlety of magic and vampires in the beginning. The characters were built and then the occult was added. Instead, like many other stories, the occult is used to provide characters with personality.
Can’t wait to start reading the second book.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not read this yet, just watched season one of the Netflix show.
*The Discovery of Witches* had all the makings of a great novel, but it ultimately fell short due to several issues. While the premise was intriguing, the story suffered from long-winded, unnecessary prose that bogged down the pacing. Deborah Harkness, as a first-time author, made several rookie mistakes, including an over-reliance on exposition and a tendency to mix too many genres—magical, historical, fantasy, and scientific—into a confusing blend. The book often felt like a drawn-out setup for the next installment rather than a cohesive story in its own right. The central point of the narrative didn't become clear until two-thirds of the way through, leaving the first portion of the book feeling aimless. Additionally, the action scenes, particularly the battles, were disappointingly brief, especially when compared to the overly detailed descriptions of sunrises. While there were moments of potential, they were overshadowed by the novel’s many flaws.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I liked the world building and loved the setting especially Oxford. I’m not a fan of insta love and the pacing of the main events in the book were weird. Two of the most important events are described in just a chapter each when we get almost just as much of a description of the kids that knock on the door on halloween
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced