A review by lrenkate
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

challenging sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I don’t usually enjoy the overly descriptive prose of mix-19th century authors, and this was no different. I longed for more emotion and motive behind Hester’s actions; she was a parable more than a real character. I get that this is considered one of America’s best classics, but I don’t see it holding up in my own rankings.
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