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emmalemonnz's review against another edition
2.0
The beginning of this book was brilliant.
By that, I mean the prologue.
I'd rather have read a whole book about Zee when her middle name was Trouble than the book that [a:Brunonia Barry|886869|Brunonia Barry|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1246466064p2/886869.jpg] wrote.
Honestly didn't see the twist coming until a chapter or so before it actually came though, so points there.
It has inspired me to read some Hawthorne, too, so not a waste of time.
By that, I mean the prologue.
I'd rather have read a whole book about Zee when her middle name was Trouble than the book that [a:Brunonia Barry|886869|Brunonia Barry|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1246466064p2/886869.jpg] wrote.
Honestly didn't see the twist coming until a chapter or so before it actually came though, so points there.
It has inspired me to read some Hawthorne, too, so not a waste of time.
timna_wyckoff's review against another edition
1.0
I thought "The Lace Reader" was pretty good, but I thought this one was pretty weak. The plot had some inconsistencies and the characters were just not that interesting to me.
emkotch's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
vegprincess's review against another edition
2.0
I won this book from the GR First Reads program and I was excited since, although I haven't read The Lace Reader yet, I'd heard so many good things about it. I thought maybe this book would live up to what I heard about The Lace Reader.
Anyway, I was hoping I'd love this book, I was sure I was going to, but I didn't. I just couldn't get into any of the characters and the storyline really bothered me because it all seemed so "convenient" and contrived. Everything was tied up neatly in the end and I just don't ever care for that kind of ending. I didn't like the allusions to reincarnation and I hated the story of Ann, the witch. Witchcraft just isn't something I believe in, not for religious reasons, but because I just don't buy into it. I'd heard that this book contains some of the same characters as The Lace Reader and if Ann is one them, which I suspect she is, I probably won't like that book as much either.
I feel bad about giving the book such a low rating, especially since I was keeping my fingers crossed that I would win it. I really thought this book was going to be for me, but it just wasn't. I bought a copy of The Lace Reader at a library book sale last year, and I'm going to give it a chance, and I really hope I like that one better.
Anyway, I was hoping I'd love this book, I was sure I was going to, but I didn't. I just couldn't get into any of the characters and the storyline really bothered me because it all seemed so "convenient" and contrived. Everything was tied up neatly in the end and I just don't ever care for that kind of ending. I didn't like the allusions to reincarnation and I hated the story of Ann, the witch. Witchcraft just isn't something I believe in, not for religious reasons, but because I just don't buy into it. I'd heard that this book contains some of the same characters as The Lace Reader and if Ann is one them, which I suspect she is, I probably won't like that book as much either.
I feel bad about giving the book such a low rating, especially since I was keeping my fingers crossed that I would win it. I really thought this book was going to be for me, but it just wasn't. I bought a copy of The Lace Reader at a library book sale last year, and I'm going to give it a chance, and I really hope I like that one better.
bearprof's review against another edition
3.0
Some fun passages, moderately interesting characters, but after a while I wanted the protagonist to grow up already, quit whining, and get over herself for goodness sake. I like journeys of self-discovery, but this one was a bit protracted.
krobart's review against another edition
4.0
This second book of Barry’s is also set in Salem, Massachusetts, and features some of the same characters as in The Lace Reader. I have really enjoyed both of Barry’s books. She creates a strong sense of place in the quirky Salem and populates her novels with complex, interesting characters.
See my complete review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/the-map-of-true-places/
See my complete review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/the-map-of-true-places/
emilymorgan02's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy the stories Barry is able to weave. I'm vested in the characters and care about what happens to them. There were some interesting twists in this novel...not as many as the Lace Reader, but it is still an intriguing read...
aleightner's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting characters but too many 'twists', none of which were all that surprising.
readerrobin's review against another edition
3.0
This book has a beautiful, enchanting setting that would make anyone not familiar long to visit the Cape Ann area of Masachusetts. In "The Map of True Places," Salem itself is almost its own character. I did not enjoy this one as much as "The Lace Reader," but I was happy to spend a few days acquainted with the characters in this novel. The way Zee and Michael's relationship turned out was completely predictable, but wow! There is a major surprise/plot twist at the end that I just loved. Enjoy!