Helpful Score: 2
A nice little novella based on a true story of one village in northern England that decides to isolate itself so as not to spread the dreaded plague. It showcases the best and worst of human nature as the villagers struggle to understand the violent illness that is visited upon more than 2/3 of them, and as ordinary people show their true colors under unimaginable stress. It also connects us to that time, 1666, by making the subtle point that despite 350 years, the human story and struggle remains the same--even in the face of our modern 'conveniences'.
A quick read and a smart little insert to historical fiction.
A quick read and a smart little insert to historical fiction.
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