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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
4.0
challenging reflective tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I read it along with watching the BBC 4 part adaptation. 
It’s a treat to read an author with an extensive vocabulary. There is plenty to discuss- the questions posed are still relevant.
The reader needs to appreciate dense prose and slow pace and deep examination of the human psyche.