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There are some really good reviews out there written about this book--I second them. The idea that ay least some of the Salem witches may have really been practicing witches (within their definition of it) makes as much sense as any I've heard to explain it.
I like some of the little unexplained touches in the book--Arlo's movements, for instance. The changes in how Connie, in the present, perceives her past are well handled. The only thing I was uncomfortable with was the character of Dr. Chilto ...more
I like some of the little unexplained touches in the book--Arlo's movements, for instance. The changes in how Connie, in the present, perceives her past are well handled. The only thing I was uncomfortable with was the character of Dr. Chilto ...more
Connie Goodwin is a graduate student in American History at Harvard. She agrees to spend the summer cleaning out her grandmothers house and there stumbles upon the story of Deliverance Dane who was accused of being a witch during the Salem witch trials. The book starts off normal but then lots of fantastic, magical elements get added to the story which I didn't like.
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If I could I would give this book 3 and half stars. I thought it was a really interesting book as it combined historical, mystery and paranormal fiction into one story. I loved all the information the author threw in about the Salem Witch Panic in the 1600's; a time in history that I have always found very interesting as well as tragic.
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Jun 18, 2009
Lindy-Lane
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Jessica
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