A review by restforlittle
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Full review here ❤️ https://restforlittle.wordpress.com/2025/07/12/guilt-and-shame-the-scarlet-letter-by-nathaniel-hawthorne/

I liked Hawthorne's elegant writing style, though I didn't enjoy his intro 😅 I loved Hester Prynne and the dilemma of guilt, shame, and repentance. I think Hawthorne explores these themes from the perspective of a woman very delicately and succinctly. I highly recommend this read!