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    Of Sorrow and Such
    Of Sorrow and Such
    Of Sorrow and Such
    Audiobook3 hours

    Of Sorrow and Such

    Written by Angela Slatter

    Narrated by Marisa Calin

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    Mistress Gideon is a witch. The locals of Edda's Meadow, if they suspect it of her, say nary a word-Gideon has been good to them, and it's always better to keep on her good side. Just in case.

    When a foolish young shapeshifter goes against the wishes of her pack, and gets herself very publicly caught, the authorities find it impossible to deny the existence of the supernatural in their midst any longer; Gideon and her like are captured, bound for torture and a fiery end.

    Should Gideon give up her sisters in return for a quick death? Or can she turn the situation to her advantage?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Audio
    Release dateOct 13, 2015
    ISBN9781427269478
    Of Sorrow and Such
    Author

    Angela Slatter

    Specialising in dark fantasy and horror, Angela Slatter is the author of the Aurealis Award-winning The Girl with No Hands and Other Tales, the World Fantasy Award finalist Sourdough and Other Stories, Aurealis finalist Midnight and Moonshine (with Lisa L. Hannett), among others. She is the first Australian to win a British Fantasy Award, holds an MA and a PhD in Creative Writing, is a graduate of Clarion South and the Tin House Summer Writers Workshop, and was an inaugural Queensland Writers Fellow.

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    • 5/5
      I thought that it was pleasure to spend time in the heroine's shoes and see her life from her intriguing perspective. It was Beautifully narrated and written. I finished in a day.

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    • 5/5
      I love these types of books witchcraft sorcery that you imagine could of been true long ago ?
    • 4/5
      Surprisingly good, strong and beautiful.. Feminism and witshes work well together
    • 4/5
      Excellent plot. Well written. Captivating. Appealing chapter development.
    • 5/5
      I came across this quite by accident. I was looking for something to listen to while I sat bored out of my skull at work. I had already used my free credit and this was on the unlimited list. Long story short, I'm glad I clicked. This was a great book!
    • 5/5
      the voice is such a melodious voice yah wow a mazing
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    • 4/5
      I didn’t know what to expect when I picked up this novella by a new to me author, Angela Slatter. What I got was a beautiful if dark tale with a feminist heart. I most certainly need to read more by Angela Slatter.Mistress Gideon is a witch, and her life in Edda’s Meadow is tenuous at best in a world where witches are regularly killed. When a local and foolish shapeshifter gets herself caught, Gideon finds herself unwittingly involved. And as the authorities are roused to the existence of the supernatural in Edda’s Meadow, Gideon’s life gets more and more dangerous.Of Sorrow and Such was darker than I had predicted, although the title and summary really should have clued me in to the tone of the story. When have witch hunts ever been anything but dark? The situation spirals inward towards calamity and violence that could not have been avoided. This may be novella and thus a quick read, but it packs one heck of a punch. Expect an intense, atmospheric read.Gideon herself straddles the line between heroine and anti-heroine. She’s not afraid to get her hands dirty, and she admits that it has led her towards some actions she regrets. I loved her character. She’s an older woman who’s learned some wisdom over the course of her life, and she’s trying to both make amends for her past and create a new future for herself and the women around her.“Females are seldom remembered once they’ve gone beneath the earth; indeed, many go unremarked while they’re still upon it.”Mistress Gideon is a rare thing – an independent women living in a patriarchal society. Her very existence could be considered a threat by the authorities, and when you add in witchcraft, what do you get? A woman with power living outside male authority? It’s no wonder her life is precipitous. I loved how Of Sorrow and Such focuses on women, centering their voices and experiences under a patriarchal society that resembles an all to real part of history. These women and the relationships between them are at the core of Of Sorrow and Such, which is more than anything a tale of resistance.If you pick up Of Sorrow and Such you will find a beautifully written story, one unfortunately relevant to the times we live in.Originally posted in The Illustrated Page.
    • 5/5
      This was everything I wanted it to be and more. Witches! Female friendship! Women who don't like each other working together! Revenge, both regretted and unregretted! I cannot tell you how happy I am to discover that there are more stories in this universe.
    • 3/5
      Review from Tenacious Reader:

      3.5/5 stars


      Rarely am I so unsure about how I felt about a book. I’ve let a little time pass (about a week) since reading this to see if I could better sort my thoughts on it. But I am still finding it hard. Slatter’s prose is simple, to the point, and yet somehow not plain or boring. She creates a very realistic narration for a well spoken and intelligent character. I would say her words are precise in the most interesting of ways, with little to nothing extra.

      Mistress Gideon is a witch, but she lives in a time and place where such things are not tolerated or talked about. If anyone knows or suspects her, they certainly don’t discuss it. She is doing good for the community, treating and healing their sick, carefully hiding her true witch-y nature. However, when a shapeshifter gets caught, the supernatural world can no longer be denied and of course, the story goes as it these tales of witches and supernatural beings often does. The fear of the unknown drives humans to immediately go on a literal witch hunt.

      People known or suspected of supernatural abilities are rounded up and locked up. Instead of looking for understanding and answers in any sort of sane, humane or logical way, once again ignorance breeds hate and hence confinement and torture is the inquiry of choice. Through this, the story turns into an interesting examination of loyalty and features some wonderfully strong women characters.

      When it comes down to it, I can’t say there’s much I didn’t like about this story other than perhaps my perceived slowness of the story at times. I really think that is just a stylistic trait of how the story is told, and I don’t think it is a fault of the book. Honestly, this book would not work as well if it were written any other way. I suspect it was just maybe not quite the right tone and pace for me at the time I chose to read it because I really can’t say anything else negative about it. And while I say I perceived slowness at times, keep in mind, this is also a novella, so it is a quick read.

      Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a book that focuses on strong female characters that use something other physical strength to be strong. It also illustrates many social issues that are quite relevant in today’s world.