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A review by inkedupmargins
Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian
4.0
Fans of early American history will not be disappointed by the latest read from Chris Bohjalian. The novel, Hour of the Witch, begins as a slow burn detailing the horrors of Ms. Mary Deerfield’s marriage. (Trigger warning: this novel does describe domestic violence episodes throughout it’s entirety). Set in the 17th century, the book changes pace midway through the novel, when it becomes frighteningly clear that the reader is watching a potential witch hunt unfold.
The realistic nature in which the plot develops makes the novel that much more engaging and disturbing. As always, I adore the way Mr. Bohjalian built these characters, and I appreciated his fresh take on a well-known piece of American history. His female and male characters were built in such a way that the reader was easily reminded of the juxtaposed roles of women and men in the 1600’s. This constant reminder makes the protagonist’s strength in the face of antagonistic male characters that much more shocking and triumphant. I rated this one 4 stars versus my normal 5 for Bohjalian, because it did move at a slower clip. That said, as a lover of American history and Chris Bohjalian novels, I was not surprised with how much I appreciated this storyline. Thank you to Netgalley and Doubleday Books for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
The realistic nature in which the plot develops makes the novel that much more engaging and disturbing. As always, I adore the way Mr. Bohjalian built these characters, and I appreciated his fresh take on a well-known piece of American history. His female and male characters were built in such a way that the reader was easily reminded of the juxtaposed roles of women and men in the 1600’s. This constant reminder makes the protagonist’s strength in the face of antagonistic male characters that much more shocking and triumphant. I rated this one 4 stars versus my normal 5 for Bohjalian, because it did move at a slower clip. That said, as a lover of American history and Chris Bohjalian novels, I was not surprised with how much I appreciated this storyline. Thank you to Netgalley and Doubleday Books for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.