poorlenore's review against another edition
I was expecting this would be rather boring but was pleasantly surprised. Great ending. Hawthorne has a way of using a narrator that is not exactly likable but interesting.
zionelizabeth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pumpkinette's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
aterry82's review against another edition
3.0
huh. Weird book, but enjoyable. I want to live on Brook Farm
jaredpence's review against another edition
4.0
The writing is so fun to read and the narrator, Coverdale, is funny. It seems incredibly dramatic because of the language, even though the plot is relatively calm.
lyssalovereads's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoy Nathaniel Hawthorne as a writer. He has a way of creating an intriguing story line with characters that you fall in love with, or can easily despise. I enjoyed this novel, and was not expecting the end! I'm glad I read it.
lenny9987's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
lizzieh96's review against another edition
2.0
There’s something about Hawthorne’s writing that makes it very hard for me to get invested in the plot. Or the characters.
earth_to_haley's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25