| The Hypnotist by Laurence Anholt
Visit Laurence AnholtÆs website America in 1963. In the South, where racism and prejudice is rife, Pip, a black boy is taken from an orphanage to work on a farm. There he meets a Native American girl and an eccentric Irish hypnotist. Weaving in history, violence, poetry, magic, a road trip and a bit of Great Expectations, AnholtÆs first novel for older readers is a gripping read, destined to become a classic. NB: Contains issues which some readers may find upsetting. Some children may need to read this at the end of year 7. Please leave your reviews below: |
The Hypnotist is gripping. It talks about sensitive issues but it is worth the read. I recommend this book for people who love history and civil rights.
I enjoyed this books plot but I didn’t really enjoy the content but I understood its what they would have said but I really despised the scene or chapter when something very sensitive happened.
3 stars
I really liked this book because it has a mystery in it from the very beginning
I liked thisbook because it has a mixture of history with fiction ad it has a mix of emotions. A really good book
5 stars
The beginning was quite confusing – hypnosis is not really what got me interested in this book, generally Laurence Anholt’s use of description is thrilling and it won’t let you stop reading.
I enjoyed how it was so easy to understand, like Pip’s view of things is slightly less complex than Jack’s but I understand more unlike other stories, though the storyline was a bit difficult to catch on.