Witch

By: Finbar Hawkins

Narrated by: Gemma Whelan

Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

Narrated by actress and comedian Gemma Whelan, best known for playing Yara Greyjoy in the HBO fantasy-drama series Game of Thrones

In 17th-century England, civil war rages and witches have become pawns in a plot to oust the king. Red-haired Evey does not want to be a witch, but she cannot deny the magick coursing through her veins. In a country seething with civil war, superstition, dread and dark forces are at work. A storm is coming. After witnessing the brutal murder of her mother by witch-hunters, Evey vows to avenge her and track down her killers. Fury burns in her bright and strong. But she has promised her mother that she will keep Dill, her little sister, safe. Dill: the gifted one, their mother's favourite. Dill, who their mother entrusted with the scrying stone, which should rightfully be Evey's.

Battling a terrible jealousy of Dill, Evey seizes the scrying stone and abandons her little sister with their Aunt Grey at the coven in the woods. Even though Evey longs to be free she has a promise to keep and she cannot rest until justice is done. She sets off to town where the men who murdered her mother are gathering for the witch trials. But as the lust for blood and retribution rises to fever pitch, will Evey keep true to the bonds of sisterhood and to the magick that is her destiny?

A breathtaking debut about the power of women, witchcraft, fury, revenge and the ties that bind us.

©2020 Finbar Hawkins (P)2020 W. F. Howes

Great story

This is a great story, it isn't the longest but still leaves you engrossed the whole time. I love the emphasis on women as witches, revenge, and compassion all in one. Whelan was also a very good narrator and left you really feeling for the characters. Her voice was also very smooth and nice to listen to. Sometimes she was a little slow, but I seem to think all narrators are a little too slow for my liking. Maybe that's me - luckily there is a speed up button! I generally have to do it around 1.5 to make it sound more natural. Beautiful story. Story: 5/5, Narrator: 4/5.

Sincere Storytelling

I enjoyed the heartfelt performance and the charming folktale style of writing. I was impressed with the freshness and authenticity of the characters as the story focused on the family bonds that have often been overshadowed by the formidable power of covens in darker portrayals of witches. This story highlights the compassion that can be found in the heart of witches as mothers, daughters, sisters, healers and defenders of the community. Witches are human beings and they have hearts of gold.

Very Empowering Story

The author did an excellent job and telling a story of a young girl growing through her own insecurities with a magical element to it. I loved the storyline and the narrator did and splendid job.

Such a beautiful written and narrated book

The only bad thing about this book is it that it wasn't longer. I fell in love with the story and the vioce of the narrator. I am sad to say I finished it but I would recomend it to anyone considering the listen.

very entertaining!

I enjoyed the added bits of history, and the characters were interesting. It balances dark and sad moments with action and relationships very well

So so

This book has tons of potential, but I could not get into it. I really wanted to like it but I wasn't pulled into the characters in a detailed and personal way. I can't put my finger on the part I didn't like. I think it was potentially really good but fell short of 5 stars.

captivating

I was spellbound by the words and how they painted this captivating story. Beautifully written!

Witch is rooted deep in rich earth and dark history

An astonishingly assured debut Hawkins WITCH is riveting in its tempo, and an authentic, visceral and insightful depiction of a young woman forced to embrace her power amid a brutal history of war and persecution. The unique historical setting, and period specific local dialect are brilliantly rendered in language that dances and crackles and draws us in deep into Evie’s struggle. So skilfully crafted and vibrant with ancient forest and lore, WITCH is cinematic in its intensity, yet intimate and tender at its core.

Wonderful performance of a wonderful story

The perfect addition to any fall reading list, I recommend to anyone and to everyone!

It was fine

It wasn’t the best book I’ve ever listened to, but it was okay…. That’s it

loved it

I really enjoyed this book. the narrator was fantastic. she really brought the story to life.

A Witch hunt

The narrator didn't give the characters much life in her telling of the tale.A story which didn't do much to make me excited.

Hard to stop listening!

absolutely loved this book!

Very, very well read.

The characters in this book are so easy to invest in, brilliant book which I didn't actually expect to like but love!

Disappointed

I had high hopes because I love the genre. But it felt rushed in its delivery and I had to rewind parts to let them sink in.

best audiobook I've listened to

not only is this a beautifully written tale of female power and sisterly love, with such unique descriptions that drag you into its world and realistic characters.... It is definitely the best narrated audiobook I've listened to. read clearly but with great character and the right amount of emotion and drama!
Thank you for such a splendid listen.

Thankful this was my first audible experience

Really great, liked the story, loved the narration. I worried that I'd struggle to get into the flow of an audiobook but this really gripped me, especially the latter 3 hours.

Unique and beautifully written

Join the witches on a journey of revenge and returning and sisterhood. This is a compelling story with an unforgettable voice and characters that sit up and breathe. I adored every line of this book.

mediocre at best

first audio book ive listened too, wasnt like reading a book..it didnt seem as captivating i did finish but i wasnt that impressed sorry

Powerful!

Such a well-written story, such wordsmanship is a treasure so rare to find. Add to that the perfect narrator and you have this wonderful book.

I was transported to this time of witches and found myself thinking along with a style that feels so old, so right for the story.

Bravo!

Brilliant. Couldn't put it down. More please.

I have been searching for a book like this for a while. So good i listened to it in one day.