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James Leo Herlihy

The Season of the Witch Hardcover – April 15, 1971

by James Leo Herlihy (Author)

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The Season of the Witch is to other novels what Woodstock is to a chamber music concert. By bringing to it the full impact of his exceptional storytelling powers, Herlihy has produced what may well be regarded as the first major work of fiction of the Aquarian Age.

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384 pages
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English
Publisher

Simon & Schuster
Publication date

April 15, 1971
ISBN-10

0671209051
ISBN-13

978-0671209056
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster; First Edition (April 15, 1971)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0671209051
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671209056
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.36 pounds

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Cissa

Rather a period piece, but...

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020

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I read this just before reading Pollan's "How to Change Your Mind", and that was synchronicity!

When reading "Witch", I was somewhat dismissive of the whole gestalt- it lacked irony, and I live in a more cynical age.

And yet- the experiences depicted in "Witch" have a lot of resonance with various aspects of Pollan's book..!

I am glad I read them so close together, and would recommend that.

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LittleGreyDog

Thank you James Leo Herlihy

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2015

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Probably Herlihy's best book and maybe a shame that it was so eclipsed by Midnight Cowboy, also a great book - and, for once, made into a great movie. Witch/Gloria is a beautiful honest human being. Anyone can aspire to be as clean and loving and open as she is. She lives in our hearts as we read and re-read and recall this book. Thank you James Leo Herlihy. Love and good wishes to you in your new life!

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R. Alexander

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Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2012

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AFTER HAVING SCOURED THE LOCAL BOOK HAUNTS FOR THIS TITLE, I WENT TO AMAZON. THE BOOK PURCHASE ARRIVED INTACT AND IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE ITEM DESCRIPTION WAS ACCURATE, CONSIDERING THE AGE OF THE BOOK. THE PAGES WERE NOT VERY WORN AND THE COVER WAS QUITE PRESENTABLE. THERE WERE NO PRINT SMUDGES AND THE BINDING WAS IN FINE SHAPE. ALL IN ALL A SATISFACTORY PURCHASE.

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ohboyohboyohboy

I are so THERE with Gloria on her runaway trip ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2014

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I are so THERE with Gloria on her runaway trip that it's hard to remember that I've never been to New York, never passed out black armbands in Central Park, and never tripped on acid. I could've SWORN I was there with her.......

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Susan Black

Used is ok Smelly is not

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2015

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The book smells like cigarettes. The cover at the binding is yellowed from cigarette smoke. Have used Febreeze on it trying to get rid of the smell...

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Eli Berry

Most Amazing Book I've Ever Read!

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2013

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Something about this book drew me to it 17 years ago. It took me a little while to read it but finally I did. It turned out to be the best book i've ever read. Love It!

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Keith

Good buy

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2017

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It was just as I expected. The description was very honest.

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Solace Winter

The adventure of Witch

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2012

I honestly have a hard time explaining why I enjoyed this novel. There should have been so much about it that made me go, "What am I reading?" Is this a book about politics, marijuana, incest, government, teenagers, utopia, or the insanity of one girl? There was so much this book did an excellent job of explaining without feeling like you needed to choke on details.

Witch, the name the main character takes on when she runs away from home, tells the whole novel from her point of view as she writers it in her diary. She and her best friend John escape to New York after he's received his draft letter in September of 1969. In New York they meet people like them, against the war but pro smoking marijuana, and talk. The whole novel is a lot of discussions between people and their thoughts and what they believe a perfect society would be. Meanwhile, Witch finds her father and tries to get the communist to join her side of thinking.

The ending is disappointing, there is no resolution to anything really, but at the same time it completely works for the novel. The novel was never about a hard plot that had a clear beginning, middle, and an end. The novel was about Witch and how her interactions with others affected her thoughts and process. Written in 1971, the novel is great insight into what some were thinking during the war though it is still a fictitious and to be taken with a grain of salt.

Reasons to Read:

- Excellent storytelling from a high 17-year-old character that keeps in character rather than giving voice to Herlihy

- You enjoy a little bit of history through the eyes of cloud smoke

- You enjoy older novels

Reasons Not To Read:

- Incest becomes a major plot point

- The characters aren't all that sympathetic

- No Resolution in the end

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Snykers Vera

A touch of nostalgia

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2013

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I read extracts of this book in secondary school, which was ages ago, I'm glad to have read it completely now, it gives an image of an era I' ve never known, the nostalgia lies in the fact, that it took so many years to find and read it

Janet

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2016

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