The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter


By: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Reviewed by: szoghi, 17
Rating: It was amazing!


I really enjoyed reading The Scarlet Letter. We read this book in class and did an essay on it, so I am very familiar with the content and depth of this book. I recommend the book to those mature enough to understand the somewhat difficult concepts of sin and adultery. In the book, the author explores the method of Hester's sin of adultery as well as the man who committed it with her. While she sins in public, he does so in private. The book goes on to show that those who take responsibility for their actions will be rewarded more than those who are afraid of what they have done. There are many themes to watch out for, mainly the setting of the three scaffold scenes on which the story revolves around. As I stated earlier, this was a great book to read. I recommend reading it on the weekends, vacations, or summers so you can be more attentive to what you read.


Recommended to: Ages 14+