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Enter Three Witches

Caroline B. Cooney
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Enter Three Witches

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990

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Caroline B. Cooney

Enter Three Witches

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scotland • Medieval

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

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Super Short Summary

Enter Three Witches by Caroline B. Cooney is a young adult adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth that focuses on Lady Mary, a teenage ward of the Macbeths and daughter of the loyal Lord Cawdor. As Macbeth ascends the Scottish throne through treachery, Mary's life turns perilous due to her father's betrayal accusations. She navigates the castle's hostile environment, seeking to survive and protect others amidst the kingdom's turmoil. Descriptions of violence and political executions occur in the book.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,550 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Enter Three Witches by Caroline B. Cooney is widely praised for its engaging adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Reviewers commend its ability to breathe fresh life into the classic tale through vivid, well-rounded characters and a gripping plot. However, some critics note that the pacing can be uneven and that its historical accuracies are occasionally questionable. Overall, it presents an accessible entry point for young readers to explore Shakespeare.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Enter Three Witches?

Readers who enjoy Enter Three Witches by Caroline B. Cooney are typically young adults who appreciate historical fiction with a dramatic twist, set against the backdrop of Shakespearean England. Fans of Ophelia by Lisa Klein and Lady Macbeth's Daughter by Lisa Klein will likely be captivated by this gripping tale of ambition and intrigue.

3.9

1,550 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scotland • Medieval

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

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