A review by dawntin
The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I liked the book’s message of breaking away from generational curses and trauma. The characters are all distinct and their lives are mildly magical. This book would have been more interesting though if it wasn’t for the super long-winded descriptions. There was too much telling instead of showing, and it made it difficult to keep track of what was important.
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