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A review by _belle
The Science of Witchcraft: The Truth Behind Sabrina, Maleficent, Glinda, and More of Your Favorite Fictional Witches by Kelly Florence, Meg Hafdahl
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Okay, so, it's true.. this book is not really about the science of "witchcraft". Aside from some divination, hoodoo and burning sage.. there's nothing about magical powers, spells, potion making, flying broomsticks.. nothing.
And it's also true.. the authors do go on different tangents talking about nothing really relating to witches or the craft. (There was one instance with the mention of a study about older women dating younger men that had me quirking an eyebrow..)
These things are definitely disappointing, I totally agree.
And also, it has to be said.. there is a lot of talk about witches I've never heard of before.. but there is no mention whatsoever of the famous Halliwell sisters.. the CHARMED ONES are snubbed! Which I found shocking as the original Charmed is literally iconic.
And while we're at it.. no mention of the original Sabrina either.. but.. they do win back some points with the somewhat confusing choice of having a chapter dedicated to Buffy.. I love Buffy, and yes it has some witchcraft.. but I don't think many people view Buffy as a "witchcraft" show.. certainly not in comparison to Charmed and others.
However, the Buffy chapter seems completely wasted talking about impromptu singing, dance mania (yep, the episode where Buffy temporarily turns into a bad musical) and an entire interview about memory loss, which I skipped. And the Sabrina chapter is wasted spending the whole time interviewing someone about running a mortuary 🙄
Anywho.. in saying all of that.. I actually kinda really liked this book. I don't know what to say but, I had fun!.. so, take my 4 stars ✨
And it's also true.. the authors do go on different tangents talking about nothing really relating to witches or the craft. (There was one instance with the mention of a study about older women dating younger men that had me quirking an eyebrow..)
These things are definitely disappointing, I totally agree.
And also, it has to be said.. there is a lot of talk about witches I've never heard of before.. but there is no mention whatsoever of the famous Halliwell sisters.. the CHARMED ONES are snubbed! Which I found shocking as the original Charmed is literally iconic.
And while we're at it.. no mention of the original Sabrina either.. but.. they do win back some points with the somewhat confusing choice of having a chapter dedicated to Buffy.. I love Buffy, and yes it has some witchcraft.. but I don't think many people view Buffy as a "witchcraft" show.. certainly not in comparison to Charmed and others.
However, the Buffy chapter seems completely wasted talking about impromptu singing, dance mania (yep, the episode where Buffy temporarily turns into a bad musical) and an entire interview about memory loss, which I skipped. And the Sabrina chapter is wasted spending the whole time interviewing someone about running a mortuary 🙄
Anywho.. in saying all of that.. I actually kinda really liked this book. I don't know what to say but, I had fun!.. so, take my 4 stars ✨