Though I typically hate classic literature (I genuinely cannot read classic literature to save my life), The Crucible was one of the few I enjoyed. The Crucible has such deep meaning to it. Even though it was written as a criticism to the hunt for Reds in America, The Crucible sheds light on how easy it is to create a corrupt system for personal gain, and the long-standing ramifications that will come from it. It's thought provoking and genuinely frightening to see how such a simple lie can blossom into a massacre.

In addition to this, most of the main characters were well fleshed out, with all of them having clear motives and reasons for wanting the Salem witch trials to continue. Though some may hate clear archetypes within characters, I loved it because it was very easy to keep track of each character's role within the story.

Admittedly, the book seems boring at first blush, but continue reading, because Act 4 is definitely the best part of all.