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wanderlustlover's review against another edition
4.0
I rather liked this little story. It's well told and I felt more gripped by the fact it was written in journal format, slowly unfolded, and dates uncertain, as though we were walking in the hazy shadows of memory where only certain seconds were pulled into startling clarity.
I was very taken with Mary, the not-quite a Witch by choice, except in name and stricken requests, who had become a Puritan by no means of her own. I cannot wait to see what book two has in store for me once I get my hands on it.
I was very taken with Mary, the not-quite a Witch by choice, except in name and stricken requests, who had become a Puritan by no means of her own. I cannot wait to see what book two has in store for me once I get my hands on it.
shoelessmama's review against another edition
3.0
I loved "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" as a young girl so I was already predisposed towards the subject matter of this book. It was very simply written (maybe a little too simply for my tastes) but it was engaging. Characters, good and bad were well drawn but I thought the author was a little heavy-handed with the science vs. religion aspects. I can see why the people of Salem would be happy to see the backside of Reverend Johnson's little band of followers. I also thought that the way things played out in the end was a little too close to "The Crucible" but I still look forward to getting my hands on the next installment in Mary's tale.
myeverskye's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great book. It really makes you feel how terrifying it was back then for those accused of withcraft (false or not). I really like how it was written as well by leaving you wondering if actual pages of Mary's diary were found in a quilt & that's where the story came from, or if that was just a brilliant idea to make the story more intriguing.
desilu94's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
maygebauer's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
paperbackdietitian's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
valeblanc's review against another edition
4.0
Not bad
The story was good, seemed to move slow at parts until I realized it’s the first in a series. I have mixed feelings on series books. But overall, exciting and a good read. May read the sequels.
The story was good, seemed to move slow at parts until I realized it’s the first in a series. I have mixed feelings on series books. But overall, exciting and a good read. May read the sequels.
_emilialou's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
rhughes287's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0