Cunning Women by Elizabeth Lee

Cunning Women

Elizabeth Lee

384 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical romance dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

When it is no longer safe to be a witch, they call themselves cunning.1620s Lancashire. Away from the village lies a small hamlet, abandoned since the Plague, where only one family dwells amongst its ruins. Young Sarah Haworth, her mother, brother...

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
sad 58%
emotional 57%
tense 49%
mysterious 41%
challenging 17%
adventurous 15%
reflective 13%
informative 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 42%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.49

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