Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

Hester

Laurie Lico Albanese

322 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A vivid reimagining of the woman who inspired Hester Prynne, the tragic heroine of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, and a journey into the enduring legacy of New England's witchcraft trials. Who is the real Hester Prynne?Isobel Gamble is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,133 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 45%
dark 38%
hopeful 31%
sad 29%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 21%
tense 20%
challenging 13%
informative 11%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 22%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.99

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