Lois the Witch by Elizabeth Gaskell

Lois the Witch

Elizabeth Gaskell

90 pages first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark emotional tense fast-paced
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Fear of Satan becomes murder in the name of God. Newly orphaned, the God-fearing and heart-broken Lois is sent across the Atlantic to live with her uncle's family in Salem, but on her arrival she finds herself the object of cruel hostility, potent...

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Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
emotional 63%
sad 63%
tense 47%
reflective 42%
adventurous 31%
informative 31%
challenging 26%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 44%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.59

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