A review by leanneymu
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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

3.0

A compelling story that is almost completely obfuscated by Hawthorne's impenetrable prose. I'm glad I read it, but I didn't enjoy the act of reading it.  
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