The Witchs Cradle: A Novel
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It also speaks loudly about why feminism is still needed. Nov 24, Stuart Aken rated it it was amazing. Some novels are not created to be enjoyed but to inspire, educate, shock, grip or horrify. It took me longer than usual to read this book, simply because the tale is so dense with event and so drenched in emotion that I was unable to read more than a portion at any one sitting. And, heroine she is. Husband, Barry, emerges from youthful sulkiness and self-defeat to become a mature and pragmatic adult. The villains, and they are real, appalling and credible people, are the sort of people you will want to hit on sight.
Or, if you must, at least read or watch something light and fluffy before you put your head on that pillow. I had three nights of seriously interrupted sleep whilst reading this book. You have been warned.
The Witch's Cradle
Mostly very well written, there are odd passages where a lack of attribution makes it unclear who is speaking. There are occasional places where tense is a variable factor. The denouement builds compellingly and, during this part of the book, I was unable to put it down until I had finished it, regardless of other circumstances.
The very last two pages remain something of a mystery to me, in the sense that they introduce an element of fantasy that is not present throughout the rest of the book. But I think the author is trying to express ideas through the eyes of the protagonists in this: But it is a compelling read and the characters are so well crafted that the reader becomes intimately involved with them to the extent that it becomes impossible to leave them to their fate.
I found I must discover what happened as each episode unfolded and led to yet another.
The Witch's Cradle by Gillian White
I shall never watch another without this tale informing my credibility. Yes; I recommend this book.
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But it comes with that warning: Feb 06, Ruth rated it really liked it Shelves: Barry and Cheryl are a young, desperately poor couple, who get picked to appear in a reality television series about poverty in Britain. Initially, they are taken to the hearts of the public, but predictably the tide of opinion turns — fuelled by a ruthless tabloid press — and they find themselves reviled, hated and scared to show their faces in public.
And then their three children are kidnapped, and events take a truly monstrous turn. This book sums up so much about why I hate reality televisio Barry and Cheryl are a young, desperately poor couple, who get picked to appear in a reality television series about poverty in Britain. This book sums up so much about why I hate reality television.
Such programmes can be exploitative and cruel, making heroes and villains out of ordinary, often vulnerable people.
Vicky Ashton rated it it was amazing Jan 28, The Holocaust of Women. I picked this up doing an Open Road sale. It took me longer than usual to read this book, simply because the tale is so dense with event and so drenched in emotion that I was unable to read more than a portion at any one sitting. The reaction to the couple is controlled by the production group. Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio Availability: But it is a compelling read and the characters are so well crafted that the reader becomes intimately involved with them to the extent that it becomes impossible to leave them to their fate.
The venom with which they are treated — and it is mainly aimed at Cheryl, rather than Barry — is breathtaking and disgusting. The twists and turns come thick and fast, and at times I was not sure who or what to believe. As the public animosity takes its toll on Cheryl, her thoughts become confused and a sense of paranoia creeps in. I found the story utterly compelling, although in many ways it was not at all enjoyable. My only real criticism of the book would be the final two pages. The story is completed by then, and these last couple of pages feel like a clumsily tacked-on, and unnecessary epilogue.
Aug 07, Jodie Angeline Lee rated it it was amazing. I've had this book sat on a shelf for ages gathering dust. Tonight I decided to read a bit more and surprisingly I sat there and read the rest of the book without putting it down once! It was a gripping page turner that really put your brain into a spin, all the way through there were twists and turns so that at no point could you see how I've had this book sat on a shelf for ages gathering dust.
It was a gripping page turner that really put your brain into a spin, all the way through there were twists and turns so that at no point could you see how it would end. I absolutely love this book and think it is amazing. I would definitely recommend it! Nov 03, S.
Lynham rated it really liked it Shelves: This was a book I found quite disturbing because of the utter disregard by some people of the rights of others just to make a reality TV show better. The so-called "brilliant" group who came up with the reality TV show idea of showing a very young couple with 2 small children, no education, no wits, no street-smarts The wife of the couple becomes pregnant during the filming of the story and goes from bei This was a book I found quite disturbing because of the utter disregard by some people of the rights of others just to make a reality TV show better.
The Witch's Cradle has ratings and 17 reviews. From the author of The Sleeper, an electrifying novel that lays bare the horrors which can arise from the. Editorial Reviews. Review. Praise for Gillian White. “A contemporary cautionary tale with bite The Witch's Cradle: A Novel - Kindle edition by Gillian White.
The wife of the couple becomes pregnant during the filming of the story and goes from being somewhat of a celebrity to being, seemingly, the most-hated woman in England. The couple have to return to the seedy life-style they had prior to the airing of the show and the wife is heart-broken. Not only is she reviled for getting pregnant during the show, she has lost the whole world she was in. The people who were filming, directing etc. She has had a taste of the rest of the world and she wants more, especially since the family was paid absolutely nothing for this intrusion into their lives.
Things heat up when all 3 children disappear and this is when things just go off the rails for the young couple. This does have a "story-book" ending but getting there has the young couple going through complete hell. I like this author's style Feb 20, Aileen rated it it was amazing.
Young Cheryl and Barry Higgins apply and accepted for a new reality show about a couple living life on the breadline. Filming starts and is instantly intrusive but Cheryl seems to relish the attention, the TV crew that she's so eager to please are actually plotting to utterly destroy her - all in the name of entertainment. Great thriller, I couldn't wait to find out what happened next, it was so appalling. A nice twist in the final couple of pages too.
A strong contender for my book of the month Young Cheryl and Barry Higgins apply and accepted for a new reality show about a couple living life on the breadline. A strong contender for my book of the month. View all 3 comments. This is the first Gillian White book I've read and I have to admit it was quite good.
At first I thought it was going to be quite predictable but it picked up about pages into it and the plot thickened. It was quite a scary concept about how the media can make or completely destroy a persons life. I have to admit, I didn't really like the ending but apart from that it was quite an enjoyable read. Feb 22, Nic rated it it was ok. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Started well with some observations about reality tv that most people have probably commenting on while watching it, or seeing the covers of magazines.
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It went on to stretch credibility - no one can truly be so unrelenting naive - grew dull and finally! Overall, this was disappointing. Couldn't put it down If there are truly witches in this world, Gillian White herself is one. This story is so compelling because though beyond belief , Gillian makes you believe it.
And believing it is so very very frightening. Please go over to this link to see my new website. Some novels are not created to be enjoyed but to inspire, educate, shock, grip or horrify. It took me longer than usual to read this book, simply because the tale is so dense with event and so drenched in emotion that I was unable to read more than a portion at any one sitting. And, heroine she is. Husband, Barry, emerges from youthful sulkiness and self-defeat to become a mature and pragmatic adult.
The villains, and they are real, appalling and credible people, are the sort of people you will want to hit on sight. Or, if you must, at least read or watch something light and fluffy before you put your head on that pillow. I had three nights of seriously interrupted sleep whilst reading this book. You have been warned. Mostly very well written, there are odd passages where a lack of attribution makes it unclear who is speaking.
There are occasional places where tense is a variable factor.