White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi

White is for Witching

Helen Oyeyemi

fiction fantasy horror magical realism challenging dark medium-paced

256 pages | first published 2009

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High on the cliffs near Dover, the Silver family is reeling from the loss of Lily, mother of twins Eliot and Miranda, and beloved wife of Luc. Miranda misses her with particular intensity. Their mazy, capricious house belonged to her mother’s ance...
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Summary of 2264 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 82%
tense 46%
challenging 44%
emotional 24%
sad 24%
reflective 16%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 36% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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