A review by gretel7
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
An interesting read. This gives a new twist to Hawthorne's classic. And 'what if' Hester Prynne told her own story, this might be it.
The writing has great flow, tragic characters and it was riveting that Synesthesia was used to help tell the story.
3.5☆
The writing has great flow, tragic characters and it was riveting that Synesthesia was used to help tell the story.
3.5☆
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Slavery