Season Of The Witch
Season Of The Witch
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
480
Book • Nonfiction
San Francisco • 1960s-1980s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Season of the Witch by David Talbot explores San Francisco's transformation from 1965 to 1982, beginning with early countercultural events like the Human Be-In and Summer of Love, continuing through darker times with episodes of violence, abduction, and mass suicide, and culminating in the city's eventual healing following the 49ers' Super Bowl win and the mobilization against the AIDS epidemic. The book includes instances of violence, murder, and suicide.
Mysterious
Dark
Informative
Gritty
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
7,850 ratings
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Review Roundup
David Talbot's Season of the Witch is widely praised for its vivid depiction of San Francisco's transformative era during the 1960s and 1970s. Reviews highlight Talbot's engaging narrative and thorough research. Some find the extensive details overwhelming, detracting from the book's pacing. Overall, it's celebrated for its insightful historical account.
Who Should Read Season Of The Witch?
If you are captivated by the social upheavals and cultural transformations of 1960s and 70s America, particularly San Francisco's tumultuous journey, Season of the Witch by David Talbot will engross you. Comparable to Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi and The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe, it offers a riveting historical narrative.
7,850 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
480
Book • Nonfiction
San Francisco • 1960s-1980s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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