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chloelliss's review against another edition
4.0
This is a beautifully written novella. It really humanised the accused witches. It has put a weight on my heart thinking about the poor teenage girl.
notrachelx's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
creatureof_nature's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and Physical abuse
the_sunken_library's review against another edition
4.0
Part of the Darklands Tales - where Scottish authors offer dramatic retellings of stories from the nation's history, myths and legends.
This is the story of Geillis Duncan. A young Scottish girl accused of witchcraft by her employeer David Seaton. He, along with other "upstanding Christian men" from her community brutally tortured her into naming the rest of her coven.
Truly a harrowing novella.
This is the story of Geillis Duncan. A young Scottish girl accused of witchcraft by her employeer David Seaton. He, along with other "upstanding Christian men" from her community brutally tortured her into naming the rest of her coven.
Truly a harrowing novella.
booksjessreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Admittedly when first reading this, I did not quite understand what was happening, but then around 2-3 chapters in, I just felt completely immersed in this story. You can really feel the authors rage, whilst simultaneously having characters that are written tenderly and so beautifully. It is a wonderful ode to Geillis Duncan.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Rape, Murder, Sexism, and Misogyny
avl_book_girl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
junemoonbaby's review against another edition
5.0
finally found the courage to read this. what a heavy 100 pages of storytelling that gave me goosebumps and brought me to tears. beautifully written with a great piece of historical lore. the fact that the event the book is based on is REAL - gory details and all - made me shudder. oh to be a woman, to be doomed by the narrative of life and world...