The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Scarlet Letter

Nathaniel Hawthorne

304 pages • first pub 1850 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Introduction by Kathryn Harrison Commentary by Nathaniel Hawthorne, W. D. Howells, and Carl Van Doren A stark tale of adultery, guilt, and social repression in Puritan New England, The Scarlet Letter is a foundational work of American literature....

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Moods

dark 59%
reflective 56%
challenging 40%
emotional 36%
sad 34%
mysterious 25%
tense 23%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 23%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.15

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