Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch by Rivka Galchen

Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch

Rivka Galchen

288 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch by Rivka Galchen is a gripping and intriguing read that will captivate readers who appreciate historical fiction, feminist literature, and stories that explore the complexities of power, patriarchy, and the resilience of women in the face of oppression.

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The startling, witty, highly anticipated second novel from the critically acclaimed author of Atmospheric Disturbances. The story begins in 1618, in the German duchy of Württemberg. Plague is spreading. The Thirty Years' War has begun, and fear an...

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Community Reviews

3.45
based on 3,350 reviews

Moods

dark: 55%

funny: 51%

reflective: 41%

sad: 36%

emotional: 30%

tense: 21%

informative: 19%

challenging: 18%

mysterious: 18%

adventurous: 5%

lighthearted: 5%

hopeful: 3%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
54% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
43% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

24% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

67% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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