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3.19 AVERAGE
3.19 AVERAGE
It wasn't a horrible book. At one point I actually thought I liked it. But now that I think about it, not much really happened. The plot is very basic, and had the potential to be entertaining or boring. The way Hawthorne threw in so much extra "fluff" made it boring. I guess if you're reading this for academic reasons, this book is great, because it's full of symbolism, themes, and all that other stuff that makes for good essays. But if you're looking for an enjoyable read, you might be disappointed.
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
How I got through high school and college without being required to read this book, I'm really not sure, especially as an English major growing up in the Boston area. And in spite of what I feared - because it is usually "Required Reading" - I actually enjoyed it very much!
Hawthorne's juxtaposition of the natural world of the forest and the sea with the town (Boston) and its strict and dour inhabitants gives insight not only into the time of which he writes (late 1600s) but his own time as well (1840s). Not knowing anything about the story beyond "Hester is an adultress who gets to wear the scarlet letter "A" on her chest for punishment" was an advantage, as I really was in suspense about what was going to happen to her daughter Pearl and the relationship between her former husband and her secret lover.
The truths of human nature - love, jealousy, revenge, shame, passion - are revealed as timeless in Hawthorne's story.
Hawthorne's juxtaposition of the natural world of the forest and the sea with the town (Boston) and its strict and dour inhabitants gives insight not only into the time of which he writes (late 1600s) but his own time as well (1840s). Not knowing anything about the story beyond "Hester is an adultress who gets to wear the scarlet letter "A" on her chest for punishment" was an advantage, as I really was in suspense about what was going to happen to her daughter Pearl and the relationship between her former husband and her secret lover.
The truths of human nature - love, jealousy, revenge, shame, passion - are revealed as timeless in Hawthorne's story.
After learning about the Puritan settlers in history and then reading this book...
First I will say that I was expecting to hate it, and might have at first, because I heard and read that it was extremely boring.
But with my interest and little obtained knowledge on the history, I actually really loved this book. I didnt find the writing boring at all, and once the story got going i was extremely invested.
The symbolism in this novel was so impactful and meaningful, i felt a deep connection to the characters even though they were from the 18th century and so entirely different from me.
This is a classic in every sense of the word, completely intertwined with US history yet with a story that can captivate readers even today, even me.
First I will say that I was expecting to hate it, and might have at first, because I heard and read that it was extremely boring.
But with my interest and little obtained knowledge on the history, I actually really loved this book. I didnt find the writing boring at all, and once the story got going i was extremely invested.
The symbolism in this novel was so impactful and meaningful, i felt a deep connection to the characters even though they were from the 18th century and so entirely different from me.
This is a classic in every sense of the word, completely intertwined with US history yet with a story that can captivate readers even today, even me.
Que coraje que siempre Justifican al clérigo
Y ella siempre como la culpable y mártir
Ahhh que triste que sea mi primer libro del 20225
Pero bueno un pendiente menos
Y ella siempre como la culpable y mártir
Ahhh que triste que sea mi primer libro del 20225
Pero bueno un pendiente menos
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Dimmesdale... my heart! Also the casual references to witches flying with Satan at night KILLED me