A Witch’s Guide to Burning
A Witch’s Guide to Burning by Aminder Dhaliwal, published by Drawn & Quarterly Publications on May 28, 2024, is a 400-page work presented in English. This book immerses readers in a magical realm where witches navigate the demands of their communities. The narrative follows a witch whose inability to meet these demands leads to a cruel ritual that strips her of her magic and memories. When a burning ceremony is interrupted by rain, her fate hangs in the balance, setting the stage for a quest involving a witch doctor and her toad companion.
Readers will discover a whimsical and humorous allegory that addresses themes of burnout and the importance of self-care. The story unfolds as Singe and her allies, Yew-Veda and Bufo Wonder, embark on an adventure through perilous landscapes, confronting various challenges along the way. With a unique blend of prose, illustration, and comics, this edition offers an engaging exploration of sacrifice and healing, inviting readers to reflect on the balance between duty and personal well-being.
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Dhaliwal creates a land ruled by magic and fire, where the sky is thick with witches
A witch’s work is never done when she works for the people. With the success of her town relying on her magic, demands are high. But what happens when a witch can’t keep up with the magical requests? She is burnt, of course—in a cruel ritual that extinguishes her magic and erases all her memories, making her just like everybody else. But when a burning ceremony is interrupted by rain in Chamomile Valley, a witch is left writhing at the stake. It’s up to a witch doctor and her toad friend to save the singed witch and nurse her back to health. Can they help her before her magic is lost forever?
Aminder Dhaliwal’s A Witch’s Guide to Burning is a whimsical and humorous allegory for burnout in a society in desperate need of self-care. With a lavish blend of prose, illustration, and comics, Dhaliwal crafts an enthralling hybrid adventure story like you’ve never seen before. Follow Singe and her companions Yew-Veda and Bufo Wonder as they journey across dangerous landscapes, battling demons along the way in an extraordinary tale about sacrifice and healing.
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