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Title: Great book....and the title does make sense
Review: I have always been interesting in the Salem Witch trials, and this book just heightened my interest. I read it in class, and there are so many nuances that you might never pick up on if you read it by yourself. For instance, the title. Another reviewer stated that it didn't make sense, but really, it did (that person's review made no sense at all). A crucible is a small metal container that you use in lab experiments, you place it over the fire, and it gets hot. This refers to the hysteria that was going on in Salem at the time, the heat is the mistrust and accusations being thrown about the town. Anyone who enjoys historical fiction would love this book, and I recommend it to everyone.
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