152 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140481389
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 October 1976
Description
A haunting examination of groupthink and mass hysteria in a rural community The place is Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, an enclave of rigid piety huddled on the edge of a wilderness. Its inhabitants believe unquestioningly in their own sanctity. B...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,674 reviews
Moods
tense 70%
emotional 39%
sad 30%
reflective 29%
challenging 28%
mysterious 20%
informative 17%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 29% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Adult/minor relationship, SexismModerate
Racism, Death, InfidelityMinor
Torture, Pregnancy
152 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140481389
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 October 1976
Description
A haunting examination of groupthink and mass hysteria in a rural community The place is Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, an enclave of rigid piety huddled on the edge of a wilderness. Its inhabitants believe unquestioningly in their own sanctity. B...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,674 reviews
Moods
tense 70%
emotional 39%
sad 30%
reflective 29%
challenging 28%
mysterious 20%
informative 17%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 29% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Adult/minor relationship, SexismModerate
Racism, Death, InfidelityMinor
Torture, Pregnancy