Incantation
2 journalers for this copy...
Woot, woot, this novel was on my wish list for quite awhile. I found this copy at our local used bookstore today. I am looking forward to reading it.
Amazon Editorial Review:
"Estrella is a Marrano: During the time of the Spanish Inquisition, she is one of a community of Spanish Jews living double lives as Catholics. And she is living in a house of secrets, raised by a family who practices underground the ancient and mysterious way of wisdom known as kabbalah. When Estrella discovers her family's true identity--and her family's secrets are made public--she confronts a world she's never imagined, where new love burns and where friendship ends in flame and ash, where trust is all but vanquished and betrayal has tragic and bitter consequences. Infused with the rich context of history and faith, in her most profoundly moving work to date, Alice Hoffman's first historical novel is a transcendent journey of discovery and loss, rebirth and remembrance."
Amazon Editorial Review:
"Estrella is a Marrano: During the time of the Spanish Inquisition, she is one of a community of Spanish Jews living double lives as Catholics. And she is living in a house of secrets, raised by a family who practices underground the ancient and mysterious way of wisdom known as kabbalah. When Estrella discovers her family's true identity--and her family's secrets are made public--she confronts a world she's never imagined, where new love burns and where friendship ends in flame and ash, where trust is all but vanquished and betrayal has tragic and bitter consequences. Infused with the rich context of history and faith, in her most profoundly moving work to date, Alice Hoffman's first historical novel is a transcendent journey of discovery and loss, rebirth and remembrance."
I totally enjoyed reading this book!! Incantation is only 166 pages in length. I read it in a few hours over the course of two days. Lots of food for thought in this novel. I loved the characters and the storyline.
Incantation is the 1st novel I've read by Alice Hoffman and I now look forward to reading other novels that she's written.
Incantation is the 1st novel I've read by Alice Hoffman and I now look forward to reading other novels that she's written.
SGG RABCK to be added to OphEliaGirl's YA Book Box! Happy reading and releasing!!
This was in the mail for me today. It was donated so I can add it to my Young Adult bookbox. I think I will read it first though, it looks interesting, and like something I would enjoy.
