At the end of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel, The Scarlet Letter, we know that Pearl, the elf-child daughter of Hester Prynne, is somewhere in...
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Aug 27, 2010
Monica
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Having had to read and discuss 'The Scarlet Letter' in high school English class it was sort of cool to see this book and I jumped at the chance for a review copy. This book did not disappoint, I truly love it. I wish I could have had it to read after 'The Scarlet Letter' in high school.
The one thing that truly held me captivated was the detail of each character's life. I got to know each character while reading, it's like when you are acquaintances with your neighbor, you know a bit More...
The one thing that truly held me captivated was the detail of each character's life. I got to know each character while reading, it's like when you are acquaintances with your neighbor, you know a bit More...
Jun 03, 2010
Elevate Difference
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Deborah Noyes’s Angel and Apostle, styled as a sequel to The Scarlet Letter, is a fascinating journey and an interesting effort to flesh out the life of a child attempting to live under the shadow of shame, guilt, and community exile. Set shortly after the ostracism of Hester Prynne we see the common adage that the “sins of [in this case the mother:] shall be visited upon her children” is a fatalistic axiom that can be made real and that hangs heavy over the heads of Hester and Pearl her precoci
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May 08, 2010
Patty
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Wow!
Good start, huh? I will admit that this is not the type of book that I would ordinarily pick up but I am trying to expand my reading range. I don't tend towards literary novels but I am so very happy I opted to read this book. I have not read The Scarlet Letter, although I do know the basics of the story. You do not need to have read to read Angel and Apostle - it stands all on its own but I do admit that I want to go out and read it now...
The book is written in way that dr More...
Good start, huh? I will admit that this is not the type of book that I would ordinarily pick up but I am trying to expand my reading range. I don't tend towards literary novels but I am so very happy I opted to read this book. I have not read The Scarlet Letter, although I do know the basics of the story. You do not need to have read to read Angel and Apostle - it stands all on its own but I do admit that I want to go out and read it now...
The book is written in way that dr More...
Mar 01, 2010
Kristi (Books and Needlepoint)
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Angel and Apostle tells the story of Pearl, Hester Prynne's daughter from The Scarlet Letter. I read The Scarlet Letter about 30 years ago and do not really remember the ending, but you do not need to have read (or remember) The Scarlet Letter to enjoy Angel and Apostle.
The book starts when Pearl is but a child, living with her mother. She is just as punished by the villager's and their children as her mother is, because of the scarlet letter that her mother has to wear.
Pearl More...
The book starts when Pearl is but a child, living with her mother. She is just as punished by the villager's and their children as her mother is, because of the scarlet letter that her mother has to wear.
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Feb 10, 2010
Corinne
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In Angel and Apostle we find two things: first, the story of the Scarlet Letter from a different point of view, that of Pearl, the fruit of Scarlet's "sin." Second, Noyes takes the story further, fleshing out the sketched end of the book and introducing us to Pearl's life as an adult.
Pearl is reckless. She is stubborn and impish and not quite of this world. Seeing the Scarlet Letter through her eyes is a strange thing, she seems less purposefully naughty in this tale than i More...
Pearl is reckless. She is stubborn and impish and not quite of this world. Seeing the Scarlet Letter through her eyes is a strange thing, she seems less purposefully naughty in this tale than i More...
Jan 18, 2010
Freda
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Though I liked the book, at times I was lost as well. I think there are faeries and witches, but still at the end am not sure.
The tale of Pearl is a great one, and I did love reading about the things she would do. It seems she was a good girl, but naturally curious, which in those days, made her a bit of a problem. I, at times, loved her Mother. Then she in turn could also be very cruel. It was a relationship I was not happy to read of, though it did make the story more interesting. How th More...
The tale of Pearl is a great one, and I did love reading about the things she would do. It seems she was a good girl, but naturally curious, which in those days, made her a bit of a problem. I, at times, loved her Mother. Then she in turn could also be very cruel. It was a relationship I was not happy to read of, though it did make the story more interesting. How th More...
Dec 29, 2009
Terryann
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a smooth read with a likeable main character. pearl is the daughter of the infamous hester prinn from the renowned scarlett letter. noyes successfully picks up the language and setting of the original story, but...
i had to re- look up the nathanial hawthorne book to be sure, but i was very dissapointed that noyes changed the original story around so much.
i was also slightly disappointed with the ending. although it is probably true to the times, i really wished for something happi More...
i had to re- look up the nathanial hawthorne book to be sure, but i was very dissapointed that noyes changed the original story around so much.
i was also slightly disappointed with the ending. although it is probably true to the times, i really wished for something happi More...
Feb 06, 2010
Caitlin
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First let me confess that I'm not a huge fan of The Scarlet Letter nor of Nathaniel Hawthorne. I've read it multiple times for multiple classes and the novel has always left me cold. I could never find anything to relate to with regard to Hester Prynne other than a vague admiration for her stubbornness. Beyond that the whole thing always felt to me like An Important Book You Should Read and I just never really liked it.
Having said that, I enjoyed Angel and Apostle, Deborah Noyes' More...
Having said that, I enjoyed Angel and Apostle, Deborah Noyes' More...
Nov 04, 2009
Leslee
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It is an interesting story. I enjoyed the "fleshing out" of Pearl. Noyes has put a great deal of effort into her historical research, she does a good job of emulating Hawthorne. What the plot in Angel and Apostle does to the plot of The Scarlet Letter, however is unforgiveable. It seems to me that if you are going to the trouble of emulating an author's time and style, that you might want to honor his original work as well. All in all, it was a book worth my time, which is somethi
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Mar 17, 2010
Laura
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Over the last few years I've become enamored with and entertained by the many Jane Austen sequels, spinoffs and retellings that have flooded the market. When a pseudo-sequel of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter came my way in the form of Deborah Noyes' Angel and Apostle, I was eager to discover where this story would lead. No, Nathaniel Hawthorne is not Jane Austen, but like Jane he's a beloved 19th Century author who wrote multiple classic works. An expansion on his vision was an intr
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Feb 09, 2010
Amy
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I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
I always enjoy when a modern author takes up a classic tale and embellishes upon it or adds to it. One of my favorites is WIDE SARGASSO SEA by Jean Rhys. So many of these classic characters are so compelling and so charismatic that it is hard to let them go once the story is over. We yearn to know more. In ANGEL AND APOSTLE, Deborah Noyes gives readers the chance to see what happened after the end of the SCARLET LETTER.
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I always enjoy when a modern author takes up a classic tale and embellishes upon it or adds to it. One of my favorites is WIDE SARGASSO SEA by Jean Rhys. So many of these classic characters are so compelling and so charismatic that it is hard to let them go once the story is over. We yearn to know more. In ANGEL AND APOSTLE, Deborah Noyes gives readers the chance to see what happened after the end of the SCARLET LETTER.
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Feb 24, 2010
Gmr
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I first became aware of this title when roaming around the internet. Upon discovering it was connected to 'The Scarlet Letter', I was hooked. Now, it's not exactly a continuation of the story as you may be led to believe, nor is it an exact match up of the original events, but on its own with the facts taken as presented, it is an enjoyable romp through the literature days of yester year that will have you basking in the glow of Victorian Europe. Learn what happens to Pearl and Hester in one
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Dec 26, 2009
Aly
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great writer and picks up where the Hawthorne book leaves off...it's great to see Pearl and Hester back in print in a new, fresh book. It's an interesting time period and the setting is almost better than in hawthorne's original...pretty good read!
Sep 09, 2009
Phair
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I found this one hard to follow- there was just too much *stuff* going on but not enough clear *story*. It did have a pretty good atmosphere & feeling for the period.
Apr 19, 2010
Christina
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Angel and Apostle takes the reader into the life of Pearl, the daughter of Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter. The novel follows Pearl from a child and daughter to adulthood and motherhood. Throughout the story Pearl searches for truth, love, acceptance, and herself. Very well written the book does have some moments that are slow but the book does pick up and is a great read. Great characters. Great descriptions. Good follow up to a great classic.
Feb 19, 2008
Jennifer
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Nov 30, 2007
Amy
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Noyes articulately captures the writing style of Nathaniel Hawthorne and the essence of Pearl and her point of view. It starts off with Pearl as a young girl and progresses on to her adulthood, marriage, and motherhood.
Jul 03, 2008
Jennifer
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If you like Nathaniel Hawthorn's style, this book is wonderful. This is the story of Pearl's life and a new twist on the the original story of the Scarlet Letter. I couldn't put it down.
Jan 10, 2012
Jennifer
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An absolute must-read a a novel to be enjoyed over the decades. Noyes' vision of how Hester Prynne's daughter's life would be is brilliant and makes for an endearing novel.
Dec 16, 2009
Prequel / sequel to Scarlett Letter told from Pearl's point of view. I started the first few pages but didn't have the time to get into it. Recommended by another teacher.
Dec 17, 2009
Alicia
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This is a great view of Pearl from the Scarlet Letter. She grows up to be an interesting woman.
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