whatthefawkes's review against another edition
5.0
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anita_mv's review against another edition
3.0
Elizabeth ha dedicado toda su vida para ser una de las mejores cazadoras de brujas que existen. Junto a su compañero y mejor amigo Caleb, se encuentra en una misión para pararle los pies a un grupo de nigromantes y enviarlos a la hoguera. Sin embargo, no todo va como ella esperaba y termina acusada de brujería en una situación peliaguda de la que quizá no escape con vida.
Lectura amena y ligera que se lee en un suspiro por lo dinámico y entretenido que es. También eso es todo lo que encontré, un libro entretenido y poco más. La verdad que esperaba más sobre los cazadores de brujas, su funcionamiento interno, ver más del propio entrenamiento y más cazas, por algo se llama Caza de brujas ¿no?
Los personajes se me han quedado un poquitín planos. Había momentos en que no sabía distinguir entre uno y otro y en general me habría gustado conocerlos más en profundidad, aunque John sí me ha gustado. También ha habido un par de conflictos entre personajes que no me ha terminado de convencer su resolución porque parece que está hecho de la nada.
La trama, como digo, es entretenida. Desde el principio te sumerge en la acción y se mantiene con bastante dinamismo. Sin embargo me ha parecido bastante predecible y en ocasiones, sobre todo al final, bastante precipitada. La verdad que no sé si seguiré con el siguiente libro o lo dejaré aquí, pero de momento no entra en mis planes continuar.
Lectura amena y ligera que se lee en un suspiro por lo dinámico y entretenido que es. También eso es todo lo que encontré, un libro entretenido y poco más. La verdad que esperaba más sobre los cazadores de brujas, su funcionamiento interno, ver más del propio entrenamiento y más cazas, por algo se llama Caza de brujas ¿no?
Los personajes se me han quedado un poquitín planos. Había momentos en que no sabía distinguir entre uno y otro y en general me habría gustado conocerlos más en profundidad, aunque John sí me ha gustado. También ha habido un par de conflictos entre personajes que no me ha terminado de convencer su resolución porque parece que está hecho de la nada.
La trama, como digo, es entretenida. Desde el principio te sumerge en la acción y se mantiene con bastante dinamismo. Sin embargo me ha parecido bastante predecible y en ocasiones, sobre todo al final, bastante precipitada. La verdad que no sé si seguiré con el siguiente libro o lo dejaré aquí, pero de momento no entra en mis planes continuar.
ana_mv's review against another edition
3.0
Elizabeth ha dedicado toda su vida para ser una de las mejores cazadoras de brujas que existen. Junto a su compañero y mejor amigo Caleb, se encuentra en una misión para pararle los pies a un grupo de nigromantes y enviarlos a la hoguera. Sin embargo, no todo va como ella esperaba y termina acusada de brujería en una situación peliaguda de la que quizá no escape con vida.
Lectura amena y ligera que se lee en un suspiro por lo dinámico y entretenido que es. También eso es todo lo que encontré, un libro entretenido y poco más. La verdad que esperaba más sobre los cazadores de brujas, su funcionamiento interno, ver más del propio entrenamiento y más cazas, por algo se llama Caza de brujas ¿no?
Los personajes se me han quedado un poquitín planos. Había momentos en que no sabía distinguir entre uno y otro y en general me habría gustado conocerlos más en profundidad, aunque John sí me ha gustado. También ha habido un par de conflictos entre personajes que no me ha terminado de convencer su resolución porque parece que está hecho de la nada.
La trama, como digo, es entretenida. Desde el principio te sumerge en la acción y se mantiene con bastante dinamismo. Sin embargo me ha parecido bastante predecible y en ocasiones, sobre todo al final, bastante precipitada. La verdad que no sé si seguiré con el siguiente libro o lo dejaré aquí, pero de momento no entra en mis planes continuar.
Lectura amena y ligera que se lee en un suspiro por lo dinámico y entretenido que es. También eso es todo lo que encontré, un libro entretenido y poco más. La verdad que esperaba más sobre los cazadores de brujas, su funcionamiento interno, ver más del propio entrenamiento y más cazas, por algo se llama Caza de brujas ¿no?
Los personajes se me han quedado un poquitín planos. Había momentos en que no sabía distinguir entre uno y otro y en general me habría gustado conocerlos más en profundidad, aunque John sí me ha gustado. También ha habido un par de conflictos entre personajes que no me ha terminado de convencer su resolución porque parece que está hecho de la nada.
La trama, como digo, es entretenida. Desde el principio te sumerge en la acción y se mantiene con bastante dinamismo. Sin embargo me ha parecido bastante predecible y en ocasiones, sobre todo al final, bastante precipitada. La verdad que no sé si seguiré con el siguiente libro o lo dejaré aquí, pero de momento no entra en mis planes continuar.
pixelsandreveries's review
Thoughts:
Virginia Boecker did a great job with her characters as their personality comes through very well. The story is written in the first person, present tense narrative and thus we are able to experience things as they happen to Elizabeth. I thought this was refreshing because her inner thoughts are brought to light and even though she is portrayed as a ruthless witch hunter we can see how vulnerable she really is. I felt really sorry for her because what she had to go through was awful and she was unnecessarily victimised. To be honest, I did not like her character as much as I liked some of the supporting characters. I thought that they had their own spotlight throughout the story which was well deserved and added so much more to the book.
I was surprised from the beginning because it was pretty clear that this book was not going to be like the average young adult book I read. I was absolutely intrigued about where the plot was heading and I think Boecker did a good job on steering it in the direction she did. It was evident that trusting people was going to be a huge issue in the plot because no one knew who Elizabeth really was and she realized later that her being a witch hunter could jeopardize everything. Her loyalties are tested as she forms distrusting alliances which turns to friendships. Furthermore, I loved the slow burning romance in the book because it had a very sweet and natural pace and it was comforting to read. I initially thought that I was going to read another book with a love triangle but I could not have been more wrong.
I have to say that I was disappointed with the climax because I found it lacking and I was expecting for more things to happen. In hindsight, I think the writing style should have been different as well because the wording is so very contemporary when it is a book set in the past. Despite this I read the book because it had a certain charm and coming from a debut author, it was definitely worth the read. I am looking forward to reading the next book as well as the novellas.
http://bookishreviewsandramblings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/review-witch-hunter-by-virginia-boecker.html
Virginia Boecker did a great job with her characters as their personality comes through very well. The story is written in the first person, present tense narrative and thus we are able to experience things as they happen to Elizabeth. I thought this was refreshing because her inner thoughts are brought to light and even though she is portrayed as a ruthless witch hunter we can see how vulnerable she really is. I felt really sorry for her because what she had to go through was awful and she was unnecessarily victimised. To be honest, I did not like her character as much as I liked some of the supporting characters. I thought that they had their own spotlight throughout the story which was well deserved and added so much more to the book.
I was surprised from the beginning because it was pretty clear that this book was not going to be like the average young adult book I read. I was absolutely intrigued about where the plot was heading and I think Boecker did a good job on steering it in the direction she did. It was evident that trusting people was going to be a huge issue in the plot because no one knew who Elizabeth really was and she realized later that her being a witch hunter could jeopardize everything. Her loyalties are tested as she forms distrusting alliances which turns to friendships. Furthermore, I loved the slow burning romance in the book because it had a very sweet and natural pace and it was comforting to read. I initially thought that I was going to read another book with a love triangle but I could not have been more wrong.
I have to say that I was disappointed with the climax because I found it lacking and I was expecting for more things to happen. In hindsight, I think the writing style should have been different as well because the wording is so very contemporary when it is a book set in the past. Despite this I read the book because it had a certain charm and coming from a debut author, it was definitely worth the read. I am looking forward to reading the next book as well as the novellas.
http://bookishreviewsandramblings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/review-witch-hunter-by-virginia-boecker.html
ark99's review
3.0
I actually really liked this! It wasn't all that special, but I wasn't expecting to like this so that's nice. I found the book at the dollar tree actually lol
It's a fantasy, but it is also a historical fiction because of the time period it's in. It is kind of like Clockwork angel by Cassandra Clare in that way or The glittering court series. These books are really entertaining honestly, because it has the fun fantasy part of the book while also giving you a historical vibe. I'll probably read the sequel eventually.
It's a fantasy, but it is also a historical fiction because of the time period it's in. It is kind of like Clockwork angel by Cassandra Clare in that way or The glittering court series. These books are really entertaining honestly, because it has the fun fantasy part of the book while also giving you a historical vibe. I'll probably read the sequel eventually.
raereadings's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nephelila's review
3.0
I will be honest, this was far from being the best book ever. Nonetheless I enjoyed it. It felt a little all over the place near the end and the author probably wanted to make it somewhat original (and failed in my opinion because wtf lmao) but I am curious to see how the characters will evolve and more. It was not terrible and as I enjoyed the ride I am giving it 3 stars. It's one of these novels that are easy to go through and you do not have to think too much to understand what's going on which I appreciate after a long day. I hope the second book will surprise me!
dteston85's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
everthereader's review
5.0
Rating: 4.75
This book surprised me. I was not expecting it to be this good. Yes, the plot wasn't very unique and the villain was pretty cliche. But damn this was so fast paced. This was definitely what I needed. On an entertainment level, this is 5/5. My favorite part was the team: Elizabeth, George, John, Fifer, I can't wait for the sequel! :D
This book surprised me. I was not expecting it to be this good. Yes, the plot wasn't very unique and the villain was pretty cliche. But damn this was so fast paced. This was definitely what I needed. On an entertainment level, this is 5/5. My favorite part was the team: Elizabeth, George, John, Fifer, I can't wait for the sequel! :D