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A review by kristyloves2read
Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods by Madame Pamita
4.0
So this book has an interesting premise. Each chapter begins with 1 part of a story carried through the whole book. The story tells the journey of how a young girl to meets and learns with Baba Yaga. The snippet of the story you read at the beginning of each chapter immediately correlates to the chapter's theme. The next section of the chapter is written through the voice of Baba Yaga, it’s Her voice/thoughts/words you are reading and hearing in your head via the author’s words. The next segment in the chapter is Ms. Pamita’s words, giving you a piece of her life. The rest of each chapter is filled with information regarding the chapter's premise.
I really enjoyed the story and I like how Madame Pamita incorporated the story to tell her story about Baba Yaga. I’m not sure how I feel about some of the information provided. But I do think that overall the information was interesting to read.
What I didn’t like: some history wasn’t explained very well and how it correlates to today’s society seemed forced or lacking. But that is understandable as some items she speaks about like a loom are not common in today’s society. I also feel like we got a glimpse of Baba Yaga, not an intensive on how to work with her. Instead of it being about her witchcraft, the seemed to be a folk tale that provided more background notes on what happening in the story.
Overall I enjoyed the book and the information.
I really enjoyed the story and I like how Madame Pamita incorporated the story to tell her story about Baba Yaga. I’m not sure how I feel about some of the information provided. But I do think that overall the information was interesting to read.
What I didn’t like: some history wasn’t explained very well and how it correlates to today’s society seemed forced or lacking. But that is understandable as some items she speaks about like a loom are not common in today’s society. I also feel like we got a glimpse of Baba Yaga, not an intensive on how to work with her. Instead of it being about her witchcraft, the seemed to be a folk tale that provided more background notes on what happening in the story.
Overall I enjoyed the book and the information.