The Witches of Vardø by Anya Bergman

The Witches of Vardø

Anya Bergman with Sophia Engstrand (Narrator)

16 hours, 30 minutes first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Norway, 1662. A dangerous time to be a woman, when even dancing can lead to accusations of witchcraft. When Zigri, desperate and grieving after the loss of her husband and son, embarks on an affair with the local merchant, it's not long before she...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
emotional 71%
sad 67%
tense 48%
challenging 39%
reflective 31%
informative 30%
mysterious 30%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 12%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 31%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 23% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 38% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 30% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.16

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