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Reviewed by Danielle DeVor for Readers' Favorite
Set during the time after World War I, The Courage of Others by James Hitt is a well written tale about race relations told through the eyes of a sixteen-year-old boy. Davy must deal with the stress of his uncle returning from war, sent home to die. The only person with the know-how to help is an African-American woman who knows about herbal medicine. Even though her treatments help, the ignorant townsfolk brand her a witch. Knowing this woman is the only person who can heal his uncle, Davy chooses to take up a stand for her. And, sadly, the townsfolk begin turning against Davy and his family. Tensions come to a boiling point when Davy's friend is arrested for the murder of a white man. At the end, you find yourself asking, when is this much hate enough?
The book is very well written. It is extremely evident that the author did extensive research on the time period with descriptions of dress and language. This book should be included in school libraries to help guide discussions about history, race, and friendship. Davy's characterization is spot on and we, as readers, empathize with him as he tries to navigate the world he lives in. Teenage feelings of love, angst, and fear are presented believably. The adult characters, especially Davy's Uncle Marsh, are truthful representations. The racist murderer, Blaylock, is particularly well done because of his hatred and what he does with it is so frightening. James Hitt has created an amazing work of fiction. I look forward to reading more from him.
