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A review by ayearinbookswithzoe
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I read The Scarlet Letter in 11th grade and I hate Nathaniel Hawthorne. I think his self-pitying nature came through too much for me. This is the book I would’ve liked to read instead. The story of a powerful woman who surpasses adversary. The story of the importance of women’s friendships. I highly recommend this book.
Graphic: Sexism, Racism, Addiction, Classism, Drug abuse, Abandonment, Blood, Slavery, and Infidelity
Moderate: Sexual content, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Xenophobia, and Kidnapping