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A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, #1)
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message 1: by SarahKat, Buddy Reads (new) - rated it 4 stars

SarahKat | 6344 comments This thread is to discuss A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness, the first book of the All Souls series.

Pages: 579 pages

Length: 1 Month (May)

Participants: Rachel, Elaine .

Everyone reads at their own pace during a Buddy Read. Because participants can be at different parts of the book at different times, it is extremely important to mark spoilers so that the book is not ruined for someone who is not as far along as others!!!

Mark spoilers by placing {spoiler} before the text and {/spoiler} after the text but use the < and > instead of the { and }.


Elaine | 149 comments I have my copy from the library - I have started this book before but life got in the way Looking forward to completing it this time...


Rach_reads.books (rach85) | 12 comments I've got my copy going to set a pace challenge as it's a lengthy read!


message 4: by Shalini (new)

Shalini | 4 comments Can I also join this reading of the series ? Not sure what what rules are to join the buddy read.


Rach_reads.books (rach85) | 12 comments I'm sure you can,pop your request on the buddy read thread also.

I set myself the challenge of 2 chapters a day. Started last night and got carried away to chapter 5 lol.


Rach_reads.books (rach85) | 12 comments Also my version send to have 688 pages 😯


Heli | 69 comments I just got this from the library. I thought I'll join the buddy read.
I've read 100 pages already. I'll share my thoughts when I have more time.


message 8: by Elaine (last edited May 07, 2021 06:37AM) (new) - rated it 3 stars

Elaine | 149 comments I really enjoyed the first half/two thirds. After that...

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I am glad that I have checked this one off of the TBR...Thanks to Rachel for suggesting it!


Rach_reads.books (rach85) | 12 comments I'm 1/4 through plan to bash out a few chapters over weekend. Really enjoying it so far. Thanks all for joining me. Iv had it on my TBR pile a while always been daunted by its size.


message 10: by Heli (new) - rated it 3 stars

Heli | 69 comments I've read 20 chapters so far. I'm enjoying the story and the world building. The attention to every detail is somewhat daunting and slow to read. Several things could have been left out, but I guess they'll be important in the future. (view spoiler)


Rach_reads.books (rach85) | 12 comments All finished 😁


message 12: by Heli (new) - rated it 3 stars

Heli | 69 comments I finished this earlier this week.
The pacing was an issue with me. The beginning and the world building was intriguing. Then the story just went on and on and there were so many details. I got bored.
I like the romance between Diana and Matthew. I will read the next book eventually. I'm looking forward to the time travel.


Rach_reads.books (rach85) | 12 comments I feel the same it was good but not good enough to see me running to the book store for book 2


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