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A review by heather_harrison
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Set in 1666 - Abitha is struggling to survive living with her husband in a Puritan settlement in Connecticut. It follows the horrific experiences and decisions she must make.
Creepy and atmospheric, this is a bizarre cross of historical fiction and horror.
The dual narratives didn't always compliment each other, and I found the narrative following Samson to be a bit slow and lacking. The pacing was probably my least favourite part of this, until the last 20% of the story.
“If it is a witch they want,” she hissed, “then a witch they shall have.”
I was so glad to get to the creeping witch hysteria, and the absolute chaos that followed.
Creepy and atmospheric, this is a bizarre cross of historical fiction and horror.
The dual narratives didn't always compliment each other, and I found the narrative following Samson to be a bit slow and lacking. The pacing was probably my least favourite part of this, until the last 20% of the story.
“If it is a witch they want,” she hissed, “then a witch they shall have.”
I was so glad to get to the creeping witch hysteria, and the absolute chaos that followed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Sexism, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Animal cruelty