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jordynkw's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Eating disorder, Rape, Sexual assault, and Transphobia
angebrown's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Rape, Transphobia, and Murder
Minor: Deadnaming and Eating disorder
The translator Heather Cleary wrote, "Witches is an exploration of the manyways that women and gender non-conforming individuals are marginalised in our hetero-normative patriarchy. It is also a celebration of the bonds they forge and of alternate ways of knowing". This sometimes sad, yet hopeful book is rich with indigenous Mexican spirituality and beliefs, told by Feliciana as she recounts the story of her life. Feliciana talks mainly about how she became a healer, achieved international recognition and her love for her Muxe cousin Paloma. Her life events intertwine with those of the interviewer Zoe, who also tells her story. Feliciana's story is inspired by the real life story of Maria Sabina Magdalena Garcia. Although it is neither a biographical story, nor historical fiction, details of Maria Sabina's life, some of which are devastating, are reflected in Feliciana's story, which creates a deeply realistic character in Feliciana. The book does contain challenging themes, listed in content warnings.curatedsymposium's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Deadnaming, Sexism, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Xenophobia, Abortion, and Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder, Racism, and Pregnancy