Incantation Audiobook

" So far, I like this book. It shows the story from the view of a secret Jew. I have a few problems with this book. First off, even though I know it's a young adult's book, it seems to be for youngER adults. The book isn't grown up enough for the topic it covers, and it's clear to me while I read the book. Second, the lack of quotation marks and the use of italics instead is annoying, and I don't know why the Hoffman decided to write it like that, it's different, but definately unnecessary. And third, the book is taking a weird pace. I think this kind of book deserves either a very slow, or very fast pace, due to the topic. It should either take a long, dragged out beginning before revealing the problem, or have a short, quick beginning, for the purposes of explination only. Other than those things, I like the book. I enjoy reading it, and I can't wait to find out what happens next. I like how Hoffman puts small climaxes everywhere throughout the story, and I really want to read the big one. Good so far. "

" I enjoyed this book but wish the story would have gone on much longer. I really wanted the story to continue through Estrella's adulthood. "

" While depicting the true horror and evilness of the Spanish Inquisition, it was not the most compelling of Hoffman's novels. "

" It was a very engaging book, but it can be suspenseful at times "

" A very quick read about a girl who is coming of age and experiences betrayal and religious persecution. Early in the book you're charmed by the main character. "

" A bit sappy but a good book for children. "

" It's so touching. I almost cried the first time. "

" A tragic story but beautifully, sparsely written in the Alice Hoffman style. I read most of it in one sitting. "

" It was difficult for me to read the details of how the Jewish people were mistreated during the Spanish Inquisition. Powerful and important. "

" This book was short and to the point. That's probably what I liked most about it. It was a beautiful story, not what I was expecting at all. "

" This book was really good. Will post a full review later. "

" I LOVE THIS BOOK!! I was sooooo into this book because the main plot was connected to the times when Jews weren't treated equal. The twist of suspense and the horror just made it WAYYYY better!! A Must Read book! You will really like it if you're into the Holocaust. "

" I have only read the first chapter of this book and it is already fasicinating. I am excited to figure out the meaning of this book, and learn more about the characters. I hope they overcome there situations or the problems that they will probably face in thhis book. "

" A haunting book about a virtually unknown chapter in history. Beautifully written, but rather sad. "

" Great book about choices people have to make about their lives and religion. Set in 1500, Spain, teenagers are faced with hatred and lies "to protect them". "

" I read this in one night, which is unusual for me, so it must have been pretty good! It was much more poetic/mysterious than most juvenile historical fiction I've read, but by the end I still learned about a period of history I hadn't studied before. "

" I actually listened to this book on my ipod. The narrator was great, and the writing and imagery was lovely. A little more of a serious read, but very enjoyable. It should really be rated 3.5 stars. "

" Wonderful book about a young woman during the Spanish Inquisition. It talks about the monster that takes over when hate rules. Incredible book. I reccomend it highly. "

" I love the ending. It was so sad, it just took my breath away! <333 "

" I learned more about the Spanish Inquisition and about the situation of the Jews. Many Jews had converted to Christianity to avoid persecution even before the Inquisition began, which Estella's family had done. This is a painful book, written in beautiful prose. "

" Incantation was truly a heartfelt story. I couldn't put the book down until I was done. "

" Moving, tragic, one of the best, most memorable books I've ever read. "

" I loved this book. It was powerful and moving, but a quick and easy read. Not a struggle at all, and excellent for all ages. I would recommend this to EVERYONE! It shows a side of persecution not many people think about, at least not me. Great book. "

" This book was short and to the point. That's probably what I liked most about it. It was a beautiful story, not what I was expecting at all. "

" I love the way that Alice Hoffman tells her stories, i really liked this book. "

" I LOVED this book SOOOOOOOOOOOO much!!!!!!!!! I felt like her SOOOOOOOOOOOO much! Except for the love of her life. "

" three stars, again, seems to low... but i did like it, without thinking that it was amazing. "

" A nice short story of the repression of Jews. Would have liked to have the story been alittle longer, think them traveling to amsterdamn would have been nice and once they got there. Plus the development of the relationship that was just starting. "

" This book is very interesting and suspenseful... it has people who change on you, Love found/lost, and LIVES LOST. #a mustt readd ! "