The Manningtree Witches by A.K. Blakemore

The Manningtree Witches

A.K. Blakemore

297 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction historical dark emotional slow-paced

Description

Fear and destruction take root in a community of women when the Witchfinder General comes to town, in this dark and thrilling debut.England, 1643. Parliament is battling the King; the war between the Roundheads and the Cavaliers rages. Puritanical...

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Moods

dark 93%
tense 43%
sad 42%
emotional 41%
challenging 36%
reflective 27%
mysterious 25%
informative 23%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 40%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 29% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.7

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