The Manningtree Witches by A.K. Blakemore

The Manningtree Witches

A.K. Blakemore

326 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional slow-paced

Description

Fear and destruction take root in a community of women when the Witchfinder General comes to town, in this dark and thrilling debut.England, 1643. Parliament is battling the King; the war between the Roundheads and the Cavaliers rages. Puritanical...

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Moods

dark 93%
sad 43%
tense 42%
emotional 40%
challenging 35%
reflective 27%
mysterious 26%
informative 22%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 31% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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