The Witch of Exmoor

[1][2] The title describes the satirical protagonist, Frieda Palmer, who provides the source of much of the social commentary.

[1] The Washington Post was similarly critical of the novel, writing that its "very strengths are its downfall.

With its allusive style, caustic wit and sharp insights, it is a very clever book.

The L.A. Times describes the novel as successfully handling the difficult elements of "comic irony" where Drabble has "the balance just right and proves herself a master of the art".

"[5] Similarly Publishers Weekly describes the novel as "postmodern family drama at its best.