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Good plot, character development, themes, etc... which probably accounts for it being part of our 11th grade requirements, but what a difficult read!
It was a sad story. Even so, I loved it. This is the first Hawthorne's novel I read. I'm surprised about his ability for making you feel close to the characters and close to the story, and at the same time, you, as a reader, feel the story as an intruder, as a real witness of a tragedy you don't belong to, but you are taking part in.
It was beautiful, especially, the depictions of the walks through the wild and unexplored woods of New England.
I felt it as an autumnal reading. Very soft, very gentle, very simple and quiet in appearance, and full of violence and injustice on the other hand.
A painful love story, but most of all, a story about love and hate, and the very little distance between them. A story about humankind conscience vs sin. A tragedy in all its rule.
The final chapter is a masterpiece.
One of my favorite classics. I thought this would be a slow read, but I had a hard time putting it down.
cancel culture has always been a thing! surprisingly enjoyable to read. maybe just because iâve read a little hawthorne before or maybe because iâve been reading a lot recently, but i didnât find the style too bad/hard to read!
unfortunately there are some racist descriptions of native americans, though i canât be surprised due to the time period, and theyâre fairly limited
unfortunately there are some racist descriptions of native americans, though i canât be surprised due to the time period, and theyâre fairly limited
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