Conjure Women by Afia Atakora

Conjure Women

Afia Atakora with Adenrele Ojo (Narrator)

13 hours, 59 minutes first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary magical realism dark emotional sad slow-paced
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A mother and daughter with a shared talent for healing—and for the conjuring of curses—are at the heart of this dazzling first novel Conjure Women is a sweeping story that brings the world of the South before and after the Civil War vividly to lif...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,324 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
dark 68%
sad 48%
mysterious 44%
challenging 42%
reflective 37%
tense 32%
informative 11%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 4%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 45%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 37% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.9

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