Witness

The novel is told through a series of free verse poems, each from the perspective of a different character in the Vermont town. This allows for a multifaceted exploration of the events and emotions as the story unfolds.

Witness shares a similar poetic narrative style with some of Karen Hesse's other acclaimed historical fiction, such as "Out of the Dust." Readers familiar with her use of verse to convey complex historical periods and personal struggles will find a similar approach here.