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304 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349015644
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Description
Prudence Sarn was born with her 'precious bane', a cleft palate, for which she is persecuted as a witch by her superstitious neighbours. Hiding from daily ridicule, Prue takes refuge in the wild Shropshire countryside, developing a profound love o...
Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
dark 55%
sad 51%
hopeful 34%
challenging 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 13%
funny 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 48%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 32% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Moderate
Animal cruelty, Suicide, Sexism304 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349015644
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Description
Prudence Sarn was born with her 'precious bane', a cleft palate, for which she is persecuted as a witch by her superstitious neighbours. Hiding from daily ridicule, Prue takes refuge in the wild Shropshire countryside, developing a profound love o...
Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
dark 55%
sad 51%
hopeful 34%
challenging 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 13%
funny 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 48%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 32% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal cruelty, Suicide, Sexism