Conjure Women by Afia Atakora

Conjure Women

Afia Atakora

432 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary magical realism emotional slow-paced

Description

A mother and daughter with a shared talent for healing--and for the conjuring of curses--are at the heart of this dazzling first novelConjure Women is a sweeping story that brings the world of the South before and after the Civil War vividly to li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,361 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
dark 67%
sad 47%
mysterious 44%
challenging 43%
reflective 38%
tense 29%
informative 10%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 43%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 36% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.91

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