The Book Depository The Near Witch by V E Schwab
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Description: The Near Witch : Paperback : Titan Books Ltd : 9781789091144 : 1789091144 : 28 Jan 2020 : ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'S BEST YA OF THE DECADE * NEW YORK TIMES bestseller * Brand new edition of Victoria Schwab's long out-of-print, stunning debut. The Book Depository The Near Witch by V E Schwab - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Product ID: 9781789091144
MPN: 1789091144
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Author: Laura Fenwick
Rating: 5
Review: This was honestly wonderful. I adore Schwab’s style of writing in this. I love the steady, easy rhythm of the writing and the beautiful imagery, describing the rolling moors and the howling wind and darkness of the nights. Lexi, our young hero, is a force to be reconned with. She struggles to do what she feels is right due to the men of Near who overlook and belittle her, trying to control her. This was in utter contrast to how she was treated by the women around her, and I loved how those who knew her best encouraged her to be true to herself. Schwab’s story of Lexi’s hunt for the truth seems to effortlessly take us through a whirlwind of emotions; anger, fear, faith, love and desperation, to name a few, with the help of a well rounded supporting cast, including my favourites; Magda and Dreska, to my least favourite; Tyler. Covering a number of important themes, like prejudice, fear and belonging, Schwab sprinkles a little bit of magic to bring together this unique and lovely story.
Author: Kaz
Rating: 3
Review: I would have given this book 4 stars if not for the end. A good enough story, well constructed and written, albeit not of the most profound or analytical. But the end comes rather suddenly. It is rushed, somewhat incoherent (how did some of the characters left behind get back before the one who ran ahead of the group?) and a little confused, with new questions emerging but no answer coming, nor are the questions raised from the start of the book resolved either. Before you know it, it's all over and all is well that ends well. That's it, folks! Oh, really? Just like that? OK...
