Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

Hester

Laurie Lico Albanese

322 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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A vivid reimagining of the woman who inspired Hester Prynne, the tragic heroine of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, and a journey into the enduring legacy of New England's witchcraft trials. Who is the real Hester Prynne?Isobel Gamble is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,044 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 42%
dark 37%
sad 33%
hopeful 31%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 24%
inspiring 22%
tense 22%
challenging 14%
informative 11%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 23%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.93

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