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The Hounding
by Xenobe Purvis
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's me or the dog(s)!
Honestly, it's the kind of small town paranoia I like to read about, while also holding that edge of witch trial cynicism from the women's point of view. The atmosphere is oppressive especially with the Summer heat as described in the writing, and events are vague without the Mansfield sisters' POV that you're unsure whether or not it's just a long string of coincidences or magic. Like the neighbors of the Mansfield sisters, The Hounding makes us bystanders who don't hear the full story.
Here's the thing, this book could've easily made it a man vs. woman deal. Instead, the book makes sure to include the farmhand (Thomas I believe?) who's powered by love and Robin (or Robyn? I hope not to look like an idiot) who doesn't fit the aggressive angry man fold.
Oh, yes, the aggressive angry man. There's one guy (Pete) who hates the Mansfield girls for being a bit strange. Never mind him being an absolute hypocrite and the very definition of a stereotypical bible banger whom I didn't feel bad for, he's the central character that causes the village to begin doubting the Mansfield girls and convincing them that they turn into dogs. I guess you can say that he thinks they got those dogs in them (ba dum tss).
Honestly, it's the kind of small town paranoia I like to read about, while also holding that edge of witch trial cynicism from the women's point of view. The atmosphere is oppressive especially with the Summer heat as described in the writing, and events are vague without the Mansfield sisters' POV that you're unsure whether or not it's just a long string of coincidences or magic. Like the neighbors of the Mansfield sisters, The Hounding makes us bystanders who don't hear the full story.
Here's the thing, this book could've easily made it a man vs. woman deal. Instead, the book makes sure to include the farmhand (Thomas I believe?) who's powered by love and Robin (or Robyn? I hope not to look like an idiot) who doesn't fit the aggressive angry man fold.
Oh, yes, the aggressive angry man. There's one guy (Pete) who hates the Mansfield girls for being a bit strange. Never mind him being an absolute hypocrite and the very definition of a stereotypical bible banger whom I didn't feel bad for, he's the central character that causes the village to begin doubting the Mansfield girls and convincing them that they turn into dogs. I guess you can say that he thinks they got those dogs in them (ba dum tss).