Cry to Heaven

A sorrowful, poignant, character-driven novel (sometimes to a fault) that has multiple climaxes (the pun is intentional) and just as many emotional spirals. Although I did not feel as though there were moments to breathe, and I would have liked the setting to be as tasty as the characters, I found myself invested in how it would end, and it ended rather satisfyingly (and bravely). I took off a star because of the slight detachment I experienced in some parts and because for me, this will be a once-read book. But it is worth reading for the insane historical accuracy; a true historical drama at its best.