
White Is for Witching
Helen Oyeyemi's White Is for Witching (2009) is a gothic fiction and vampire fiction novel. Much of the action takes place in England. It deals with haunted houses, vampires and motherless families.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, and 68 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 8 editions.
At about 240 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.
About White Is for Witching
"Miranda is at home -- homesick, home sick..." As a child, Miranda Silver developed pica, a rare eating disorder that causes its victims to consume nonedible substances. The death of her mother when Miranda is sixteen exacerbates her condition, and nothing satisfies the strange hunger passed down through the women in her family. And then there's the family house in Dover, England, converted to a bed-and-breakfast by Miranda's father. Dover has long been known for its hostility toward outsiders. But the Silver House manifests a more conscious malice toward strangers, dispatching those visitors it despises. Enraged by the constant stream of foreign staff and guests, the house finally unleashes its most destructive power. With distinct originality and grace, and an extraordinary gift for making the fantastic believable, Helen Oyeyemi spins the politics of family and nation into a riveting and unforgettable mystery.
Quick answers
Who wrote White Is for Witching?
White Is for Witching was written by Helen Oyeyemi and first published in 2009.
What genre is White Is for Witching?
It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction, Vampire Fiction, Ghost Stories and Occult Fiction.
How long is White Is for Witching?
The median edition has 240 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to White Is for Witching?
Readers who like it often enjoy Works (Carrie / Night Shift / 'Salem's Lot / Shining), The Shining and Belladonna.
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