We Were Witches by Ariel Gore

We Were Witches

Ariel Gore

320 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

This inspirational "magic-infused narrative . . . is a moving account of a young writer and mother striving to claim her own agency and find her voice" (Publishers Weekly).Buying into the dream that education is the road out of poverty, a teen mom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 388 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
emotional 78%
inspiring 39%
challenging 36%
dark 36%
hopeful 31%
sad 28%
funny 15%
mysterious 13%
tense 10%
informative 7%
adventurous 5%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.52

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