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Jan 31, 2024
A much better and stranger book than its embalmed-in-prestige reputation would suggest. Full of symbols whose meaning shifts depending on how you look at them, hazy divisions between reality and fevered fantasy, and things the reader must…
Nov 27, 2023nwong24 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter, the main character, Hester, is isolated and scrutinized from Puritan society due to her act of adultery. She ends up becoming punished by having to adorn an embroidered scarlet A, which defines her…
Sep 16, 2023MahitK rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"The Scarlet Letter" is a classic Hawthorne novel set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts. It follows the four main characters: the adulterous Hester Prynne, her free and innocent daughter Pearl, the vengeful husband Roger Chillingworth,…
Feb 06, 2023pacl_teens rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is set in the Puritan colony of Boston, Massachusetts. The novel follows Hester Prynne; her illegitimate daughter, Pearl; Hester’s husband; and a young and beloved minister. Hester first appears,…
Nov 05, 2022The_Most_Casual_Observer rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The story is set in Boston, back in colonial times, when sin was really sinful. Everyone there is a Puritan, since all the other people are either still in England or have gone to Virginia or to hell. The Puritans are a gloomy lot, and by…
Oct 15, 2022lfaris66 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Skipped this one in high school - circled back to it as an adult. Deep and descriptive and was actually shocked by the ending- one of the "original twist" novels.
Mar 30, 2022green_whale_251 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
The book The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a timeless and important American novel set in the Puritan society in Boston. A woman has committed adultery and is punished by having to wear a scarlet letter in her chest. In what…
Dec 23, 2021lataurchini rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
overly descriptive for me. thick, difficult to get through
Nov 28, 2021jabellera04 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is another book I was assigned to read and analyze for my AP Language and Composition class. The plot follows a woman with the name of Hester Prynne, who is accused of adultery, and she suffers a…
Aug 29, 2021shivinarang17 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
"The Scarlet Letter" is a classic novel that was written with the inspiration of a manuscript found that dated back 200 years ago. The novel follows Hester Prynne and her daughter, Pearl. Hester's husband was presumed to be lost at sea,…
Aug 18, 2021GreenSquirrel_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hester, who was to live a happy and normal life, finds herself repenting for her sins throughout her best years, while Arthur, her accomplice gets away from society condemnation but is eaten away with guilt. Set in the Puritan society of…
Jul 30, 2021himaja_ rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Age: 13+ The Scarlet Letter is an absolute classic American masterpiece that highlights societal standards, judgment and sin. Although I didn’t enjoy this book as a whole because the writing is a little difficult and old timey, the…
Apr 25, 2021nathaliecorrea1220 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
The Scarlet Letter is a classic novel with an intriguing plot line. The story follows Hester, who committed adultery in a puritan society and must pay for her sin. Personally, I liked the storyline of this book, but not the writing…
Apr 21, 2021
Set in a Puritan community in 17th century Boston, The Scarlet Letter describes the life of Hester Prynne, who is shunned by the Puritan community. We also learn about Arthur Dimmesdale, who is the minister of this community. As time…
Oct 22, 2020monicajain12 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter follows Hester Prynne, a young woman living in Puritan America, as she experiences society’s wrath after having an illegitimate child outside of her marriage. The characters are powerfully symbolic and well…
Jun 26, 2020CASSIE ERIN KELLEY rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A classic written in the 1800s about the 1600s, this book explores the city of Boston in its earliest years under the heavy hand of Puritan law. This book is very powerful, written in a verbose language that explores the grey, grim city…
Sep 18, 2019Olgalevin rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Honestly, sometimes you just need to read the critics reviews or comments here in order to understand what you just read. I sure am glad that I did, because due to some of the biblical English in the story, it did make it hard for me to…
Aug 24, 2019carolwu96 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A classic set in Colonial New England, The Scarlet Letter is a tale about guilt and redemption. After bearing a child out of wedlock and refusing to disclose the identity of its father, protagonist Hester Prynne suffers prejudice and…
Feb 19, 2018Earlgrey454 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A great novel indeed, however, the first section, "The Custom House" can be a bit of a grind to get through. After that, it's fantastic.
Sep 22, 2017green_cat_3454 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
It was interesting, but a little slow. I may have dosed off during one of the chapters. The townspeople should have forgiven Hector for her sin, why? Because, We have all fallen short of the Glory of God.
May 24, 2016abraak rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
It was an interesting book
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May 08, 2016britprincess1ajax rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A feminist novel that is not years but centuries before its time, THE SCARLET LETTER is an easy classic to read. It has beautifully ornate writing, but not in such a way as to stifle the point. The message is most profound and what one…
Nov 27, 2015dove123_ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This isn't a thriller. It also isn't quick, snappy, shallow sentences. But it is a beautiful, truthful tale of courage and strength. It is about finding yourself and happiness amid a world that wishes you neither. It is about knowing you…
May 27, 2015DaisyCosh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Published in 1850, "The Scarlet Letter" follows Hester Prynne, a new mom who is besmirched after having an affair with one of the ministers in her judgmental New England town. She faces ostracism and is socially repressed for years. Will…
Apr 12, 2015forbesrachel rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An eloquently written classic about sin, love, and the strength of a single mother. Hawthorn primarily uses narration rather than dialogue, and because of this he describes exactly how a character looks, and what they are thinking and…