"The Witching Hour" is a novel by Anne Rice, the first in her "Lives of the Mayfair Witches" series. The book is a blend of horror, fantasy, and family drama, centering around a powerful and mysterious family of witches living in New Orleans. The novel received generally positive reviews upon its release, with many praising Rice's richly detailed and atmospheric writing, as well as her complex and compelling characters. The book was praised for its skillful world-building, gothic atmosphere and its evocative descriptions of the city of New Orleans. Reviewers also noted that Rice does a good job of describing the lives of the witches, their powers and the rituals they follow. Some have also noted that the novel is a bit long and could have been shorter, however, it's a great read for anyone who enjoys supernatural fiction, family sagas, or historical fiction with a touch of fantasy and horror.
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Keep in mind that this series has been published in 1990, so it might not include recent updates on culture, gender and diversity.