kschofield25 's review for:

The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy

5.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

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This book really puts you through the wringer in such a good way. I found myself relating to Loretta, the main character, in a way I haven’t in such a long time. I was raised Pentecostal and have recently left that walk of life. It astounded me just how on the nose the author wrote her descriptions of the evangelical scenes and the harsh restrictions put on women especially in the 1950s when the movement was still young. Unfortunately, the depictions of spiritual abuse are accurate, and I would warn readers with a similar background to take care and prepare themselves lest they trigger any unwanted memories. I also loved the paranormal aspect of this book, and I loved the way the author tied everything together at the end. This book will always stay with me. Thank you Paulette.