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lexyy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
widenera's review against another edition
4.0
It was very slow at the beginning and the name of the book is fairly deceiving. But i really enjoyed this story and had a hard time putting it down.
steffie253's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emmamolyneux's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
bookedmybook's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
booklvrkat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Absolutely loved this story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
onecraftybird's review against another edition
5.0
Audiobook
Really loved this book and the history behind it.
Really loved this book and the history behind it.
aritrigupta's review
3.0
This was a fictionalized take on the 1612 Pendle witch trials that occured in England. The author has retained much of the actual history and the characters - twelve were accused and ten found guilty in the actual trial.
If you were to take it as just that, the book is quite good. However, it lacked so many things that could have made this more enjoyable or poignant.
Fleetwood made for a dubious female lead. I didn't find her likeable, despite her having grown a spine later in the story. The book was atmospheric at times, but a proper one was never set, and the tone seemed conflicted, the narration messy. Alice needed to be fleshed out more. Honestly, something just didn't click with me. It could be the author's style, or simply the story.
I had hoped I would have enjoyed reading this much more than I actually did. I did try though.
If you were to take it as just that, the book is quite good. However, it lacked so many things that could have made this more enjoyable or poignant.
Fleetwood made for a dubious female lead. I didn't find her likeable, despite her having grown a spine later in the story. The book was atmospheric at times, but a proper one was never set, and the tone seemed conflicted, the narration messy. Alice needed to be fleshed out more. Honestly, something just didn't click with me. It could be the author's style, or simply the story.
I had hoped I would have enjoyed reading this much more than I actually did. I did try though.