The Daylight Gate by Jeanette Winterson

The Daylight Gate

Jeanette Winterson

224 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror dark fast-paced

Description

Good Friday, 1612. Pendle Hill, Lancashire.A mysterious gathering of thirteen people is interrupted by local magistrate, Roger Nowell. Is this a witches' Sabbat?Two notorious Lancashire witches are already in Lancaster Castle waiting trial. Why is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 691 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 53%
tense 48%
sad 36%
challenging 21%
emotional 19%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
reflective 10%
funny 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 36%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 41% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 43% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.34

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