The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent

The Heretic's Daughter

Carrier #2

Kathleen Kent

fiction historical dark emotional slow-paced

332 pages | first published 2008

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Martha Carrier was one of the first women to be accused, tried and hanged as a witch in Salem, Massachusetts. Like her mother, young Sarah Carrier is bright and willful, openly challenging the small, brutal world in which they live. Often at odds ...
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Summary of 935 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
emotional 71%
challenging 50%
sad 50%
tense 35%
informative 28%
reflective 28%
mysterious 21%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.52

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