The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman is a compelling read. It is an emotional one. My emotions ran from shock to sympathy to fear to hope and much more. As I read the novel, I began to wonder how many people actually live in cults such as the one in this book, where women and girls are not valued as individuals.
There are numerous interesting and well-developed characters throughout the novel. Caralynne was easy for me to sympathize with, but not easy to like. At more than more point I feared for her sanity, but I realize that her thoughts and actions are her only means of survival and coping with her circumstances. It is sad to discover that the fears with which the women live are very real.
It was encouraging to find the pockets of hope that the author tucked in throughout the book. These kept me going with hope of my own for Caralynne as I finished reading her story.
There are numerous interesting and well-developed characters throughout the novel. Caralynne was easy for me to sympathize with, but not easy to like. At more than more point I feared for her sanity, but I realize that her thoughts and actions are her only means of survival and coping with her circumstances. It is sad to discover that the fears with which the women live are very real.
It was encouraging to find the pockets of hope that the author tucked in throughout the book. These kept me going with hope of my own for Caralynne as I finished reading her story.
