Hex by Jenni Fagan

112 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A powerfully poignant tale of one of the most turbulent moments in Scotland's history: the North Berwick Witch Trials.IT'S THE 4TH OF DECEMBER 1591.On this, the last night of her life, in a prison cell several floors below Edinburgh's High Street,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,106 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
sad 73%
emotional 71%
reflective 54%
challenging 34%
tense 26%
mysterious 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 2%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 28% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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