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3.19 AVERAGE
3.19 AVERAGE
Wanted to listen to this to see if I'd enjoy the book. Not sure if it's for me.
I thought I read this years ago. I am sorry I missed it. So far, this is an interesting and complex emploration of human strength.
I come pretty close to hating this except for maybe the end where the language is toned down. The story in itself could probably have been written in a fraction of the pages if it wasn't for the unnecessary droning on about details - most commonly concerning the forest, beams of light etc.
I listened to this as an audiobook and I am very grateful to Librivox for having the time and patience to read this outload for people who would have otherwise quit on the 2nd page of the Custom House.
I listened to this as an audiobook and I am very grateful to Librivox for having the time and patience to read this outload for people who would have otherwise quit on the 2nd page of the Custom House.
Overly explained reasons, very slow pacing, and so much shaming of a single woman. Yes, I understand the times were different, but it's not necessary to have 10 pages as to why the woman is "sinful". A paragraph would have been enough.
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this book really didn’t do it for me. i respect it for what it is, but there really wasn’t much about the plot that i found particularly riveting. i did enjoy how hester was written and how many consider her "one of literature’s first feminists," but i just really didn’t connect with the story. not something i’ll reach for again i don’t think.
What could have been an enjoyable story has been ruined by illegibility.
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I would give this book 0 stars but that might give people the idea the idea that i forgot to rate this book. I hate this book. I truly hate this book. This book is why god made book burnings.