Reviews

Hour of the Witch, by Chris Bohjalian

corbetta's review against another edition

dark inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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? Yes

5.0

fiberreader's review against another edition

3.0

The first half of this book was intriguing, but my attention started waning after that. I think this book could easily have been half the length and the two main plot lines condensed. While I think it did a good job of illustrating the patriarchal Puritan society, I suspect the way things play out is wildly unrealistic.

ashlee88's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

1.25

mrspierogienthusiast's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

katethealmostgreat's review against another edition

Too intense - picture of domestic violence and gaslighting too much 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

ofchippo's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

melanishka's review against another edition

2.0

I rarely don't finish a book, and I love the time period and subject matter, but I just couldn't. Thou and thee and just... didn't come off as super believable.

bookswithshayydeniece's review against another edition

4.0

First 50% is slow going but its oh so good! It you like realistic historical accounts of witches this is the book for you! Its basically a more realistic version of the Salem TV series which I loved as well!

gracingyouwithbooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• 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? Yes

4.0

stacers1973's review against another edition

5.0

Strong women and Devil's Tines

Immediately engaging, I enjoy books where the characters are done right. Thomas made me spitting mad and I wanted to throttle him myself. I was quite pleased with the way the story wrapped up and I learned plenty about the Puritans. Great read!