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Hour of the Witch
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bookshelves: 3-stars-aint-the-devil, audiobook, historical-fiction, library-checkout
Oct 21, 2021
bookshelves: 3-stars-aint-the-devil, audiobook, historical-fiction, library-checkout
3.5 stars
Hour of the Witch takes place in Boston in 1662 and follows Mary Deerfield, a young woman married to a cruel man twice her age. After her husband drunkenly stabs her in the hand with a fork, Mary decides to take matters into her own hands and attempts to divorce him. But Mary’s neighbors conspire against her and soon she may find herself being accused of witchcraft.
I liked this book, but it’s not one I can see myself rereading for recommending really. I found the historical details and the research done to create this story was very well done, but the plot was at times very slow. There were two main issues in this book, divorce and witchcraft. I understand why the author included both but I felt it made the story drawn out and too long. And while most of the plot was pretty predictable, I didn’t see the ending happening the way it did so it was a pleasant surprise.
If you’re looking for a historical fiction novel as a readalike to The Crucible or want to learn more about this area and time, this is the book for you. I didn’t see it as a mystery or thriller at all.
Hour of the Witch takes place in Boston in 1662 and follows Mary Deerfield, a young woman married to a cruel man twice her age. After her husband drunkenly stabs her in the hand with a fork, Mary decides to take matters into her own hands and attempts to divorce him. But Mary’s neighbors conspire against her and soon she may find herself being accused of witchcraft.
I liked this book, but it’s not one I can see myself rereading for recommending really. I found the historical details and the research done to create this story was very well done, but the plot was at times very slow. There were two main issues in this book, divorce and witchcraft. I understand why the author included both but I felt it made the story drawn out and too long. And while most of the plot was pretty predictable, I didn’t see the ending happening the way it did so it was a pleasant surprise.
If you’re looking for a historical fiction novel as a readalike to The Crucible or want to learn more about this area and time, this is the book for you. I didn’t see it as a mystery or thriller at all.
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Reading Progress
Started Reading
October 11, 2021
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Finished Reading
October 21, 2021
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October 21, 2021
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audiobook
October 21, 2021
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3-stars-aint-the-devil
October 21, 2021
– Shelved as:
historical-fiction
October 21, 2021
– Shelved as:
library-checkout
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Oct 21, 2021 05:51PM
Totally agree! Although now that I have read more witch and magic books, I think this is one of the better ones. Great review!
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Lisa of Troy wrote: "Totally agree! Although now that I have read more witch and magic books, I think this is one of the better ones. Great review!"It's my second witch book this month and I definitely enjoyed this one more than the last. And thank you!
My book club and I agree with you! If the publisher hadn’t pushed the thriller aspect, I think I would have liked it a bit more. I kept waiting for something to happen! Definitely an enjoyable historical fiction novel with a hint of creepiness, though.
Katie wrote: "My book club and I agree with you! If the publisher hadn’t pushed the thriller aspect, I think I would have liked it a bit more. I kept waiting for something to happen! Definitely an enjoyable hist..."Yes! It's a very wonderful historical fiction novel, but I was waiting for a bit more from it.
Great review Rachel. For me it was a very engrossing read, but I've noticed that what is engrossing for me, might be slow for others :)
