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288 pages • first pub 1850 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141199450
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 28 June 2012
Description
Fiercely romantic and hugely influential, The Scarlet Letter is the tale of Hester Prynne, imprisoned, publicly shamed, and forced to wear a scarlet 'A' for committing adultery and bearing an illegitimate child, Pearl. In their small, Puritan vill...
Community Reviews Summary of 49,895 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
challenging 41%
emotional 37%
sad 36%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Infidelity, DeathMinor
Racism, Pregnancy288 pages • first pub 1850 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141199450
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 28 June 2012
Description
Fiercely romantic and hugely influential, The Scarlet Letter is the tale of Hester Prynne, imprisoned, publicly shamed, and forced to wear a scarlet 'A' for committing adultery and bearing an illegitimate child, Pearl. In their small, Puritan vill...
Community Reviews Summary of 49,895 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
challenging 41%
emotional 37%
sad 36%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Infidelity, DeathMinor
Racism, Pregnancy