Official Summary
Martha Carrier was one of the first women to be accused, tried and hanged as a witch in Salem, Massachusetts. Like her mother, young Sarah Carrier is bright and willful, openly challenging the small, brutal world in which they live. Often at odds with one another, mother and daughter are forced to stand together against the escalating hysteria of the trials and the superstitious tyranny that led to the torture and imprisonment of more than 200 people accused of witchcraft. This is the story of Martha's courageous defiance and ultimate death, as told by the daughter who survived.
My Two Cents
Apparently, this is a much covered subject within the world of fiction, but this is really the first book that I have ever read about the Salem Witch Trials. And what a grim time in our country's history this was - it is a brutal read, awful - and frightening - to think that events similar to what is described in this book actually did take place. What balances out the disturbing turn of events is the love and devotion the Carrier family maintained throughout.
Well written, told from a 10 year old's perspective - an interesting take on this subject.
No comments:
Post a Comment