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dark
emotional
informative
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
I don't normally listen to audio books but when I got the invite to join in this book tour I thought this sounded like the perfect book to try it, and I wasn't disappointed,I really enjoyed it and like the narratiator (this is the one thing that put me off audiobooks)
Widdershins is inspired by the Newcastle witch trials in 1650 where 15 women and 1 man where hanged as witches.
This book can be hard going at times (which the author warns you of) as unfortunately this isn't a pleased subject, and the fact it's based on true events makes it even worse, but to me I think its important to remember.
The story is told from 2 points of view John and Jane starting from when they are children to adulthood. In really liked how characters and their stories developed . I can't say I liked the characters as although I liked Jane, John developed from a young orphan you feel sorry for to a horrible bitter young man full of prejudice and hate. The fact I disliked him so much shows how good the writing is to develop such a character.
The book also had a few twists at the end and I'm looking forward to the second book Sunrise as part of the book tour
Widdershins is inspired by the Newcastle witch trials in 1650 where 15 women and 1 man where hanged as witches.
This book can be hard going at times (which the author warns you of) as unfortunately this isn't a pleased subject, and the fact it's based on true events makes it even worse, but to me I think its important to remember.
The story is told from 2 points of view John and Jane starting from when they are children to adulthood. In really liked how characters and their stories developed . I can't say I liked the characters as although I liked Jane, John developed from a young orphan you feel sorry for to a horrible bitter young man full of prejudice and hate. The fact I disliked him so much shows how good the writing is to develop such a character.
The book also had a few twists at the end and I'm looking forward to the second book Sunrise as part of the book tour
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
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