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megchall's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this read! I read it pretty fast, it's super insightful and has some interesting information. It doesn't go super in depth but it's a great starting point if you're interested in learning about witches and their relation to feminism. I've discovered lots of other books I want to read through this books referencing, which is cool. I'd definitely recommend it!
funkypenguin3000's review against another edition
3.0
A good approachable/introductory read. I did learn most of this stuff on Tumblr in the 2010s that. I liked the interview at the end with all the definitions of witch.
patiolinguist's review against another edition
4.0
Composed of short essay-like chapters, this book serves as a springboard for the topics covered, with a great bibliography for further reading.
gallerymoth's review against another edition
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medium-paced
3.75
I picked this up from the library from an international women’s day display and found it an interesting read. I’ve never really thought about people identifying as witches in the modern world, so this was a bit of an eye opener. It was interesting to hear about the different ways that witches are spoken about in popular culture and the synergies with feminism. It made me aware of the association between misogyny and witch accusations across the years, particularly relating to power, sexuality, and perceived “value” or “threat” to men, so that I’m interested to learn more.
grayjay's review against another edition
3.0
A primer on the history of the witch trials in Europe and America, giving background of why the witch is associated with female power. A good overview of how and why the archetype of the witch came to be associated with and claimed by feminism and used by folks involved in the women's movement, gender justice, and reproductive rights. Since I've read a lot of other books that cover these topics, not much of it was new to me, but it brings ideas together in ways that I liked.