Witness, by Karen Hesse , was surprisingly good. And not just because I like a fast read, either! I really didn’t expect to like this book. I peeked over TW’s shoulder last week when she read it and though “bah, boring” and I almost skipped it completely, because I am so far behind… I’m very glad I did not skip it.
Story of a Vermont town and it’s problems with the KKK. The story is actually a lot of short, almost monologues, by residents of the town. Some townies active in the KKK because they believe in them, some lured in by social or financial pressure. A jewish girl. A black girl. Some townies fighting against the KKK’s attempt to take over the town.
Really surprisingly good book.