A review by julieannholland
Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne

reflective fast-paced

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

1.5

Nathaniel Hawthorne just isn't my style. There is nothing necessarily wrong with his stuff. It is actually written quite well and the stories themselves are interesting enough and bring up good topics. But honestly, Hawthorne just bores me. I don't know what it is, but whatever it is, he is not someone I gravitate towards reading. This one in particular was REALLY boring. The Goodman Brown character also annoyed me. So again, whatever it is, Hawthorne is just not my bread and butter, and this one in particular is my least favorite from him.

I guess I have my college American Literature classes to thank for showing me and then forcing me to read Hawthorne. At least I know he isn't my vibe.