I have always had an interest in the Salem Witch Trials. I've read lots of nonfiction and historical fiction about those horrific events in Massachusetts. This book is,by far, the best fictional account I have read. Kathleen Kent is actually a descendant of Martha Carrier, one of the first women to be accused, tried and hanged for witchcraft. The story is, of course, heartbreaking and sad. It is so hard to get over the fact that those trials ever even happened. That the stories of a few young girls lit such a ferocious fire of suspicion, murder and sorrow. But the story is also hauntingly beautiful. Kent tells the tale through the voice of Martha's oldest daughter, Sarah. Sarah's relationship with her parents is rocky at times, but their love is always apparent. We all know how many of these trials ended, in death, but their story is still shocking and amazingly sad.
Sidenote: I recieved a few emails with people asking me if I get paid for book reviews. I do not. These are all books that I either own or have borrowed from the library. I post the reviews to let my friends know what I thought, and just to have a record of the books I have read.
this sounds really good. Im going to add it to my request list on paperback swap. Do you use Goodreads at all? It is like facebook only with books. If you do, my link is on my sidebar if you want to friend me.
ReplyDeletePS....I have been kicking around doing another blog for book reviews but it is not something I want to do alone. Let me know if you think you would like to play along....
ReplyDeleteI think that book is in my TBR pile right now. I finally finished off the Monsters of Templeton last night..thank goodness.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the fact that you read as much as you do! I aspire to read that much...but I just can't find the time anymore (with two kids under foot). Would you ever consider posting your reviews on my other blog?
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a book I would enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI'm checking it out..
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This sounds SO good!! I am putting it on my library list!!
ReplyDeleteYour book reviews are so helpful! This sounds really great. I had ancestors in Salem during the Witch Trials. I haven't found them on the witch or accuser list, so I suppose that's good!
ReplyDeleteI really love your blog!
You've piqued my interest! Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteThat book counds great. My oldest is always bugging me to take her to Salem to see the sights of the whitch trials but I've been so many times that I'm like "yeah yeah yeah...sometime we will"
ReplyDeleteMy sister went to college in Salem and it's actually a great city. Wouldn't have wanted to live there back in the day though.
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ReplyDeleteGave you an award today...go get it!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like an interesting read...not what I usually read, but I'm trying to switch it up some. I will never again think that I read alot...you are the BOOK QUEEN!
ReplyDeletethis sounds like a great book. i too have always been interested in the salem trials... and i even forget at times that they actually happened, its so sad and horrific to me.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read this. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteThe Salem witch trials are very interesting so I will definately check out this book. Thanks for the suggestion
ReplyDeleteI came very close to picking this book up today at Waldenbooks with the remaining $ on my gift card from my brother..I ended up getting a cd..I wish I would have gotten the book judging by the description you gave..lol
ReplyDeleteooooh, this one sounds awesome. thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your reviews, Kel! I don't get paid for book reviews either. I just need to have an archive of what I read or else I'll forget!
ReplyDeleteYou don't get paid??? What are you doing????
ReplyDeleteKidding.
I LOVE when people share what they think about something simply because they want to. Thank you for the recommendation. I'm a HUGE reader!
I think it's great that you do these reviews out of the kindness of your heart.
ReplyDeleteI just came back from the library, where I picked up this book, thinking that I had read about it somewhere. Now, I remember, it was on your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't borrow it, because they have a limit on new books. There were two other titles that I wanted to read first.
well I for one bought a book on your recommendation, so thanks for that!
ReplyDeleteI have to check out that book. It sounds awesome. I'm looking for something good right now, and I've always been interested in the witch trials too.
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