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julsromay's review against another edition
4.0
jo q chulo bastante interesante. supongo q a basar mi personalidad d las próximas dos semanas en todo esto. m gusta q al final había una nota d la autora diciendo q es 100% verídico y qué no. pues eso super guay
jessie_f's review against another edition
5.0
This is a historical fiction but what is great about besides being a easy read is that the author did research and used history to formulate a fiction novel of the Salem Witch trials and put so many historical content in it, including names of people involved and what occurred. I have read many books on the trials out of interest and they were completely fiction and had little facts in it but I appreciate how this author used history and facts and put it all together for a easy read that takes to 1692 with being able to under the Puritan life and how some of that life style may have contributed to the accusations. Very good book.
weavedreamer's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
blburslem's review against another edition
2.0
I thought the book was very well written but I found it a tad on the boring side, perhaps because I have read the story of the Salem Witch Trials so many times and I didn't find this one to offer anything new.
bookedwithgloria's review against another edition
4.0
What would have happened if someone knew that the fits of the girls that were responsible for the mass hysteria that was The Salem Witch’s trial was a fake? Would it have stopped the unfortunate murder of the 19 people who were sentenced to death or the ones who died in prison? Or the person who spoke up against this circle be condemned? This is the story of Susana English. When should we speak up against a tide of people who either don’t believe you, or just don’t want to believe.
This story was a middle grade read about the Salem Witch’s Trial. We follow our protagonist Susanna as she navigates these puritan lifestyle and the normal want of longing of teenage girls. The moral dilemma she faces as the hysteria reaches new heights. Rinaldi does a beautiful job in weaving a story and making sure she stays accurate to actual historical facts.
Ultimately I really did like the book; something I needed to read while trying to navigate between high fantasy and all the other books I have to read for school. I also have always loved the Salem Witch Trials, I find them absolutely fascinating. Whether it was sheer boredom of the girls in the group or a bad strain of rye, the idea that mass hysteria regarding witchcraft is insane. The turning of neighbor on neighbor based on spectral evidence and the words of a group of children... something very fascinated to look into human nature.
"Tituba knows that if you speak of the Devil enough he will come ‘round”
This story was a middle grade read about the Salem Witch’s Trial. We follow our protagonist Susanna as she navigates these puritan lifestyle and the normal want of longing of teenage girls. The moral dilemma she faces as the hysteria reaches new heights. Rinaldi does a beautiful job in weaving a story and making sure she stays accurate to actual historical facts.
Ultimately I really did like the book; something I needed to read while trying to navigate between high fantasy and all the other books I have to read for school. I also have always loved the Salem Witch Trials, I find them absolutely fascinating. Whether it was sheer boredom of the girls in the group or a bad strain of rye, the idea that mass hysteria regarding witchcraft is insane. The turning of neighbor on neighbor based on spectral evidence and the words of a group of children... something very fascinated to look into human nature.
"Tituba knows that if you speak of the Devil enough he will come ‘round”
ecsun345's review against another edition
3.0
I read this in sixth grade for a book competition. I didn't read it very thoroughly.
hez30's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
c_dmckinney's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Slavery, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Cursing, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Colonisation, and War
jenniferfrye's review against another edition
I read this in middle school....I still remember the beginning passage describing the sun as an egg yolk.