I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Title: Witch Hunt: A Traveler's Guide to the Power and Persecution of the Witch
Author: Kristen Sollee
Release Date: 10.12.20
Publisher: Weiser Books
Author and second-generation witch Kristen Sollee previously wrote a primer of sorts with Witches, Sluts, Feminsts: Conjuring the Sex Positive--an introduction into the parallels between the sex positive icons/tropes of witches, sluts, and feminists. I was expecting a similar writing style for Witch Hunt: A Traveler's Guide to the Power and Persecution of the Witch. However, in this book, her writing style veers away from academic theory into first-person immersion into historical events and stories. The style is a bit difficult to explain but think of it this way: If you were part of a tour group visiting a church famous for its association with a particular woman you would expect your tour guide (Sollee) to create a circle of your group and tell you all the story of the woman. In this book the tour guide has a one-on-one conversation with the woman while the tour group is outside the circle. It is such a unique style that I am having trouble finding comparisons to offer. While I was fascinated with the stories I struggled with the style because it blurred the lines of historical fiction and non-fiction in a way that had me constantly questioning what parts were facts and what parts were offered from Sollee's creative mind. I would say that if you love books about witches, like me, then it is worth checking this out, but if you're just looking for a "witchy" October read, this one might not be what you're looking for.
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