The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab

360 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

All-new deluxe edition of an out-of-print gem, containing in-universe short story "The Ash-Born Boy" and a never-before-seen introduction from V.E. Schwab. The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children. If the wind calls at night,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,088 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 68%
dark 57%
tense 37%
emotional 25%
hopeful 11%
sad 9%
reflective 5%
challenging 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 24%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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