Reviews

The first time I read this book was in high school, and I hated it. In fact, I hated all things Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Then, I re-read it in college. What a difference a little time makes! This novel is smart, hopeful, well-written, and deep.

tonatyuh's review against another edition

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4.0

soo..
it's weird that this required reading novel actually was enjoyable.
especially for it being so dense. or maybe it isn't dense.
idk

katherinestobbe's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

brittystardust's review against another edition

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challenging dark sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ilikemandos's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

astratton1027's review against another edition

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dark reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.5

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