Calligraphy of the Witch by Alicia Gaspar de Alba

Calligraphy of the Witch

Alicia Gaspar de Alba

352 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional fast-paced

Description

Mexico, 1683. When Concepción Benavidez flees her indenture from the convent of San Jerónimo in Mexico City and sets out to join a band of refugee slaves along with her friend Aléndula, the two are captured by buccaneers in Vera Cruz led by the f...

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Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
informative 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

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4.04

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