A review by mitrajiyan
The Blithedale Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne

medium-paced

3.5

A surprisingly readable and relatable classic novel. What is especially intriguing is the knowledge that this novel was heavily inspired by Hawthorne’s own time at Brook Farm. The plot itself can be very predictable and tedious to get through (especially in the middle of the book, where everything gets a bit slow), but there are many interesting dialogues and ideas presented in the novel. Some parts are even funny in a way that’s surprisingly timeless.