127 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141182551
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 24 February 2000
Description
In the rigid theocracy of Salem, rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town’s most basic fears and suspicions; and when a young girl accuses Elizabeth Proctor of being a witch, self-righteous church leaders and townspeople insi...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,423 reviews
Moods
tense 70%
emotional 39%
challenging 29%
reflective 29%
sad 29%
mysterious 21%
informative 17%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 28% | Character: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | 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
127 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141182551
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 24 February 2000
Description
In the rigid theocracy of Salem, rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town’s most basic fears and suspicions; and when a young girl accuses Elizabeth Proctor of being a witch, self-righteous church leaders and townspeople insi...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,423 reviews
Moods
tense 70%
emotional 39%
challenging 29%
reflective 29%
sad 29%
mysterious 21%
informative 17%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 28% | Character: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | 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