This was one of the most unhinged novellas I've read in a long time. Like, if we look up delusional in the dictionary, Andrew's face will be right theThis was one of the most unhinged novellas I've read in a long time. Like, if we look up delusional in the dictionary, Andrew's face will be right there. Even with the description of the book available, I don't think I was even ready but I definitely enjoyed it. Was my jaw on the floor the whole time? Yes. Did I walk away a little extra paranoid after reading? Yes. Will I skip greeting my bag boy next time I shop? YES....more
I found this book to be both dark and liberating. I loved that it was a fresh take on a Greek classic of the Bacchae, but also with a more feminist twI found this book to be both dark and liberating. I loved that it was a fresh take on a Greek classic of the Bacchae, but also with a more feminist twist to the story. In the classic, the tragedy is more blamed on the FMC whereas with Pochoda's approach, there is more of a feminine freedom. Even through fury and madness, the women found liberation from the shackles of their lives.
I inhaled this book in a day. The pacing was great and consistent. The scenery was beautifully written and like the story, made you question reality (in a good way). I really enjoyed this read....more
Silvia Moreno-Garcia really has a gift for dark/horror/thriller books. There were so many points in this book where I had to remind myself to breathe.Silvia Moreno-Garcia really has a gift for dark/horror/thriller books. There were so many points in this book where I had to remind myself to breathe. The story is told through three POV and three different timelines that all connect to the central story. I love how while the central story takes place in New England (where witch culture is popular), the readers still get the experience of Mexican folklore and witchcraft which is more prominent in the story. This is not your typical “scary witch story.” The Bewitching is full of mystery, New England and Mexican culture, dark and beautiful imagery, and new perspective of witchcraft. Even down to the last page it kept me guessing.
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