The Near Witch by V.E. Schwab

The Near Witch

The Near Witch #1

V.E. Schwab

360 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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All-new deluxe edition of an out-of-print gem, containing in-universe short story "The Ash-Born Boy" and a never-before-seen introduction from V.E. Schwab. The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children. If the wind calls at night,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,759 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
adventurous 68%
dark 56%
tense 36%
emotional 26%
hopeful 11%
sad 9%
reflective 6%
challenging 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 24%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 39% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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