Helpful Score: 3
The story is complex. As the reader you are not quite sure of understanding everything that is happening (and this is done on purpose - you will understand in the end). I would say it would appeal more to women then to men.
There is a manuscript that was written by Aunt Eva, and parts from that manuscript are read at the beginning of some of the chapters. The manuscript talks about the Lace Reading - so the 'readings' are mentioned but they are not the main focus of the story.
The author describes modern day Salem and how the witch theme has taken over much of the atmosphere of Salem, MA -- even though being a witch in the 1800s lead to the death of many people, tourists flock to Salem to 'celebrate' this tragic event. That is not the main theme of this book but it does wind around in the plot.
I liked the story.
Since I listened to the story from the audiobook, I would like to comment on the narrator. As anyone who has listened to a number of 'books on tape', you know that some of the narrators are better than others. I thought that Alyssa Bresnahan did a very good job and I would definitely listen to other books that she has read.
There is a manuscript that was written by Aunt Eva, and parts from that manuscript are read at the beginning of some of the chapters. The manuscript talks about the Lace Reading - so the 'readings' are mentioned but they are not the main focus of the story.
The author describes modern day Salem and how the witch theme has taken over much of the atmosphere of Salem, MA -- even though being a witch in the 1800s lead to the death of many people, tourists flock to Salem to 'celebrate' this tragic event. That is not the main theme of this book but it does wind around in the plot.
I liked the story.
Since I listened to the story from the audiobook, I would like to comment on the narrator. As anyone who has listened to a number of 'books on tape', you know that some of the narrators are better than others. I thought that Alyssa Bresnahan did a very good job and I would definitely listen to other books that she has read.
Helpful Score: 1
A compelling read about a family of strong and troubled women who live in and near Salem, MA. I wish I had read this instead of listening to it. The reader did a fine job, but I think I missed some things. I will definitely be thinking about this one for a while. There are dark themes and issues along with wonderful imagery and writing.
