Rated of 5
by Helen M. (Petaluma, CA) Amazing Journey
I read The Map of True Places in only a few days. It is an easy read with great descriptions of modern day Salem and a masterfully created sense of wonder and power concerning the sea. The story is maybe a little too complicated so the weaving of it does not always hold together. There are many players in Zee, the heroine's, life who all seem to have a piece of the puzzle for her. The ending was as I expected, but the journey was good. It is indeed a novel about courage. I thought I would learn more about Salem's witches but did not find that to be so. I will recommend it to my book club but will also relate that it is not a great book .... just a good read and what's not to like about a good read!
Rated of 5
by Mary Lou C. (Shenandoah Junction, WV) The Map of True Places
I enjoyed reading "The Map of True Places". It had enough twists and turns to keep me reading, and I couldn't put it down. It delved into the tragedy of mental illness and the many lives affected by it.
Although I understand the main character was looking for and found a "happy ending", I was left wanting more.
So many interesting characters and lifestyles were introduced into the story, I felt the author was unsure where to focus. It was frustrating at times, but I did enjoy it.
Rated of 5
by Nancy, Wellington Square Bookshop (Exton, PA) Another fine book by Brunonia Barry
This book kept my interest from beginning to end. Although it is set in New England like the "Lace Reader," to me it has a very different feel. The characters are well drawn and believable. The plot has several different side twists; however, they are tied together at the end in an appropriate manner.
Rated of 5
by Diane D. (Cape Elizabeth, ME) Captivating!
I loved The Map of True Places! Barry captivates with a wonderful, believable cast of characters and a great plot. I was taken in by Zee from the first page and enjoyed the entire journey. I thought the story was suspenseful and well-written!
Rated of 5
by Anat S. (Sharon, MA) The Map of True Places by Brunonia Barry
A novel that is a fast read; a page turner. The story is a mix of reality and fantasy with a bit of the history of Salem, MA in the background. The main character, Zee, uncovers secrets and works through dark events in her past to finds her way through life. The book gets a bit too much into psychotherapy and mental illness issues, which may not be for everyone's taste.
Rated of 5
by Barbara F. (Santa Rosa, CA) The Map of True Places
I enjoyed reading The Map of True Places, but it wasn't a book that kept me awake late into the night reading it. Zee, the main character, has many problems that involve many characters and this seemed to lead to lots of introduction but not a lot of development. I would recommend this book to friends for a light read, if they enjoyed the Lace Reader, they would enjoy this. I imagine it would appeal most to people, especially women from late thirties onwards. There is lots to fuel discussion in Book Clubs and would lead to lots of interesting discussions.
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