The UnboundBookclub Reads: The Wax Child by Olga Ravn

The UnboundBook club Reads
The Wax Child by Olga Ravn | Witchcraft, Fear & the Horrors of History

Step into the dark and unsettling world of The Wax Child, a haunting work of historical literary horror inspired by the real witch trials of 17th-century Denmark.

When Christenze Kruckow, an unmarried noblewoman, finds herself accused of witchcraft, fear, superstition, and suspicion begin to consume the women around her. Told through the eerie perspective of a wax doll, this strange and atmospheric novel explores the dangerous consequences of being a woman in a world where independence can be mistaken for evil.

Blending folklore, historical fiction, and psychological horror, Olga Ravn delivers a disturbing exploration of female power, religious persecution, collective hysteria, and the thin line between innocence and guilt.

Join us for an evening of dark literary discussion as we explore the novel’s haunting symbolism, unconventional storytelling, and unsettling questions about misogyny, fear, and the persecution of women throughout history.

Whether you found the story mesmerizing, confusing, horrifying, or deeply thought-provoking, all perspectives are welcome!

⚠️ Content & Trigger Warnings: Witch trials and executions, violence against women, misogyny, religious persecution, psychological abuse, death, infant loss, disturbing imagery, and themes of bodily horror.

📖 Please finish the book before attending. Our discussion will include spoilers.

Come ready for an open-minded, respectful conversation about one of the darker corners of history, where being different could be enough to condemn you.