I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem by Maryse Condé

I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem

Maryse Condé with Richard Philcox (Translator)

227 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional sad medium-paced
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This wild and entertaining novel expands on the true story of the West Indian slave Tituba, who was accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, arrested in 1692, and forgotten in jail until the general amnesty for witches two years later. Marys...

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Moods

dark 70%
emotional 63%
sad 58%
reflective 47%
challenging 34%
informative 28%
tense 27%
adventurous 19%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 29%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

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4.01

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