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emmylunaa's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This is the first book I’ve read by Condé and I’m looking forward to reading more! This reimagined story of Tituba’s life is the legacy she deserves. I loved this book and the poetic writing and imagery. I also enjoyed the interview done with Condé at the end of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion, Colonisation, Murder, Slavery, Violence, War, Sexual assault, Racism, and Child death
gravedavis's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Beautiful prose and lifelike characters — I was assigned this novel for a University Literature course and ended up returning to it a year later to read it outside of academic context. Tituba's character is far from perfect, but her rawness as a human draws the reader to her story and the colonial world it is told in. I found some of the themes left room for further exploration; the commentary that is made is very explicit and leaves little space for interpretation, whereas some of the more nuanced themes felt hollow at points. That being said, Condé's writing reads like butter. It's poetic and engaging, I was so engrossed and read the book in two short sittings. Would definitely recommend, especially if you are interested in witchcraft or the colonial Americas.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Abortion, Murder, Rape, and Torture
Moderate: War, Violence, Suicide, and Religious bigotry
marcostorin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Animal death, Antisemitism, Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Hate crime, Murder, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Torture, Trafficking, and Violence
beauty_andbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I feel like this is one of those books that’s a must read for the purpose of just growing your knowledge of the era and times of the Salem Witch trials and slavery in colonial America. Also a plus that it’s a wonderfully translated novel! Even though it’s translated, the text is beautiful and has lots of wonderful imagery. The character of Tituba is full of depth and I really enjoyed the route the author took with wrapping up Tituba’s unknown end of life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Child death, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship
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