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ruthmoog's review against another edition
3.25
Having said that, all the action happens in the last few chapters. After the storm at the beginning - the very interesting premise! - it plods slowly through the life of a timid protagonist... Over half way through the book I felt like nothing had happened.
But given that it's based on actual events in Vardø ther 's only so much you can do to stay true to the story of a village devastated by a storm.
edit: after reading other reviews I would note, I had no idea this was based on true events or about witch trials when I started, I only knew about the storm leaving a village of women be ind
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Torture, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Genocide and Colonisation
Minor: Racism, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
Drowningjedore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
“Many of them seem past caring what is true or not, only desperate for some reason, some order to the rearrangement of their lives, even if it is brought about by a lie.”
Despite having an inherently predictable witch hunt storyline (weak, psychopathic men and women getting rid of the women they can’t control), this book about witch trials in Norway in the 1600s, totally held my interest.
It’s the first historical fiction I’ve ever read about Norway (and it’s indigenous population (the Samí people), which made it intriguing. I learned a lot about how the people living in this part of the world managed to survive in an extremely harsh environment. The characters also had depth and were either very relatable or totally detestable.
This was the author’s first adult book…I think she nailed it! I look forward to reading more.
Highly recommend this book to historical fiction lovers…and, of course, it’s a must read for all my fellow witches (AKA uncontrollable, walk-to-the-beat-of-their-own-drum non-Christians)!
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Physical abuse, Lesbophobia, and Classism
Minor: Animal death, Homophobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
karmachamillionaire's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Alcohol
hiraeth_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
thecatconstellation's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Very atmospheric and pretty gay.
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Homophobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Torture, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, and Sexual violence
Persecution, false accusations, witch hunt, drowningntlbwrs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Sexism and Torture
Minor: Lesbophobia
decie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death and Miscarriage
lynneliu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Sexual content, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
ekmoore11's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Torture, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Miscarriage, Rape, Violence, and Xenophobia
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Lesbophobia