4/5: Being able to connect with the characters makes the hysteria too tangible.
AUTHOUR(S):
- Kathleen Benner Duble
Premise: Everyone knows about the Salem witch trials, but it seems like most are unaware that the witch hunts weren't limited to just Salem, Massachusetts. No, the hysteria wrought havoc upon the Massachusetts counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Middlesex. The Sacrifice takes place specifically in the small community of Andover, the residence of the Faulkner family and their neighbours. As more and more witches are found in Salem, ten-year-old Abigail and her family are caught up by the storm of chaos.
Overall: Don't be fooled by the target demographic. For adults and children alike, this book is very insightful and makes the horrors of the witch trials almost too tangible. The hysteria of the time is no longer ludicrous but horrifying, and the subjects of the witch trials, accused and accusers alike, are no longer just zealous village idiots but real people. Whether you're interested in the trials or not, this book is definitely a read.
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