White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi

White is for Witching

Helen Oyeyemi

245 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror magical realism challenging dark medium-paced
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High on the cliffs near Dover, the Silver family is reeling from the loss of Lily, mother of twins Eliot and Miranda, and beloved wife of Luc. Miranda misses her with particular intensity. Their mazy, capricious house belonged to her mother’s ance...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,268 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 80%
challenging 45%
tense 45%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
reflective 19%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 43%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 24% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 33% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.65

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