The language in The Last Witchfinder

[Nikitta]

It takes place around the time of the last witch trials and he has adapted the language to that time.

To me, it is entirely convincing, but as a non-native speaker, I could easily be fooled, so I'd like to hear what native English speakers think of the language in the book, if there are any in here who have read it.

I just keep wondering.

 

[Hypnos164]

My impression was that it used just enough archaic phrasing and formallity to give the reader a "flavour" of the time without making it un-readable due to lack of cultural context (as much genuine historical writing is without detailed annotation or a vast knowledge of the common assumptions, manners and "pop culture" of its period).

Overall I enjoyed the book - I will admit to finding it a bit of a chore to pick up again at some points - but I don't regret finishing it.

 

[Nikitta]

Thank you!

I also enjoyed it a lot, though it took me about a month to read it, partly because it was a bit hard to pick up again a couple of times for me too.