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A review by karenluvstoread
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
3.5
I actually listened to the audiobook for this one and it was done with a full cast. This audiobook was phenomenally done and the way it was narrated at times made it feel very creepy in certain parts…the ominous tones of voices and chantings and such in the audiobook all made the read very atmospheric.
There were some things I really didn't like in this book; but to share about those would give spoilers. Suffice it to say, I felt very sorry for John Proctor's wife.
Yet, despite the things I didn't like in the story, it's important to note that one of the points of this story is reminding readers of a true scenario that really happened in history involving the hysteria of witchcraft that swept Salem at that time, albeit in a fictionalized play where things may not have been 100% accurate. In that, I think it succeeded, especially in showing how accusations of witchcraft were used to get back at people.
I did find it interesting that Judge Hathorne was in this play. That’s a connection to my reading of The Scarlet Letter and learning more about Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Again, the audiobook was excellent and had me not wanting to put it down at times. Still, this wasn’t a favorite for mine honestly. I gave it 3.50 stars largely for the audiobook performance.
There were some things I really didn't like in this book; but to share about those would give spoilers. Suffice it to say, I felt very sorry for John Proctor's wife.
Yet, despite the things I didn't like in the story, it's important to note that one of the points of this story is reminding readers of a true scenario that really happened in history involving the hysteria of witchcraft that swept Salem at that time, albeit in a fictionalized play where things may not have been 100% accurate. In that, I think it succeeded, especially in showing how accusations of witchcraft were used to get back at people.
I did find it interesting that Judge Hathorne was in this play. That’s a connection to my reading of The Scarlet Letter and learning more about Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Again, the audiobook was excellent and had me not wanting to put it down at times. Still, this wasn’t a favorite for mine honestly. I gave it 3.50 stars largely for the audiobook performance.