The Hemlock Cure by Joanne Burn

The Hemlock Cure

Joanne Burn

336 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

It is 1665 and the women of Eyam keep many secrets. Isabel Frith, the village midwife, walks a dangerous line with her herbs and remedies. There are men in the village who speak of witchcraft, and Isabel has a past to hide. So she tells nobody her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 88 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
mysterious 64%
tense 58%
sad 45%
emotional 41%
informative 16%
adventurous 12%
reflective 12%
challenging 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 37%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.59

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