10-second lit crit: Incantation by Alice Hoffman

Here's the latest mini-review from Hannah, our 15-year-old critic extraordinaire:

I actually didn't really want to read Incantation all that much. I couldn't really tell what it was about from the back cover, and that made me a little wary. But when I find a book, I read it, regardless of whether I think it's going to be good or not. And guess what--it was good! It was pretty intense, too, though, so if you're not one up for alot of gory details, this probably isn't the book for you. It shows the horrid persecution of Jews in the 1500s in all-too-vivid detail. But it also reveals the way life goes on, and how good things and love can come out of even the worst possible situations.

Thanks Hannah!

Comments

[Greta]

i just finished this!!! loved it! but it gave me nightmares.

[robynn :]]

awesome book i had no idea it was about the jews. and when i found out it was i didnt want to read it but i did anyway it was a great book.

the only thing i didnt like was esthers best friend i wanted to slap her!!