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lberestecki's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so great - I love how it took the "found footage" trend from the movies and translated it into a novel.
mikhe's review against another edition
4.0
It soon to be 15 years ago since a read this one but I still think about it, time to time. I remember that I really enjoyed it! Gonna read it again some day!
nikkiyvonne's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
greigiona's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
ladettem's review against another edition
5.0
Still as suspenseful as my first read. For all those massively disappointed by Serpent and Dove - this is the book it should have been.
hegrose's review against another edition
3.0
Written in the style of diary entries, this book tells the story of Mary Newbury: a young girl who flees England after her grandmother is hanged as a witch. Mary identifies herself as a witch at the beginning of the story, but not a witch as many come to know. She had been raised by her grandmother who has taught her many things. She understands the ways of the world. She knows the forest and plants and herbs. When her grandmother dies a mysterious woman helps her escape to America in the hopes she doesn’t experience the same fate. On arrival in America she gets along with the native Americans and respects their traditions. She doesn’t hold with the extremist Christian beliefs of her town but goes along with them for her safety. Ultimately she is a victim of other peoples jealousy and cruelty. It’s a great book, a quick read and an interesting story that ultimately shows the corruption men and religion in persecuting anyone different especially women, who may disrupt their own power.
mgagermeier's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book a long time ago, but I still remember it as being really good. I came across it by accident the other day and I think I may go back and read it again.
lemon_drop's review against another edition
3.0
Listened to this one in the car; good portrait of the period, strong heroine... but an unsatisfying ending.
grace1dalton's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
libby_f's review against another edition
3.0
The ideas in this book were really interesting and I enjoyed it. However, I did feel that not much happened.