The Science of Witchcraft gives a well rounded and in depth look at what is meant by the term “witch”. It looks at how the witch has changed and grown over time, how popular culture over the years has protested it and most importantly how we’re now taking back the term witch!
My favourite part of this book was the interviews. There is one with Jinkx Monsoon that I really enjoyed and found it interesting to see their perspective on witchcraft and witches in the media. Especially as it was in the Death Becomes Her sections… which is one of my all time favourites.
I think the biggest hurdle I had with this book is that in the chapters where I don’t know the references it felt a little dry. I found myself struggling to stick with it when it wasn’t something I was already at least a little familiar with.
Overall, it is an interesting read and the authors have gathered a lot of information and interviews that are well presented and well articulated. However, it didn’t grip me as much as I was expecting and I only really enjoyed chapters I was familiar with the material.
It’s a book for the witches
It’s a book for those who like to look behind the curtains
It’s a book for the non-fiction readers
*Full Title: The Science of Witchcraft: The Truth Behind Sabrina, Maleficent, Glinda, and More of Your Favorite Fictional Witches
By Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence
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