A review by jillterry22
Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian

dark emotional informative mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Intriguing period piece. The novel moves slowly through the action, however I think the character development and understanding is helped through the pace. I felt so strongly connected to Mary and her plight. The reader roots for her so much throughout the whole novel, even when her morals become "questionable". The novel was darker than I expected in the subject matter and harsh talk about women and women's roles. Very cultural accurate for the time and setting, but a good reminder of how hard life was for women in this time period. I would love a sequel novel about Mary's life after this novel!
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