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A review by cdnpittsburgher
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I liked the narrator in the audio version of this book. When narrating as Isobel, she was incredible and truly embodied the character.
I disliked the men in Isobel's tale as much as I detested the men in the OG Scarlet Letter that was required reading in Gr 11 American Lit. Selfish humans disguised as upstanding citizens certainly is a relatable experience, and women pay the price.
There was a lot of information about "The Salem Deception" that killed 19 people. As well, the rudiments of the North American Atlantic slave trade is presented and an introduction to the the Underground Railroad.
I disliked the men in Isobel's tale as much as I detested the men in the OG Scarlet Letter that was required reading in Gr 11 American Lit. Selfish humans disguised as upstanding citizens certainly is a relatable experience, and women pay the price.
There was a lot of information about "The Salem Deception" that killed 19 people. As well, the rudiments of the North American Atlantic slave trade is presented and an introduction to the the Underground Railroad.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Colonisation, War, and Classism