Danielle The Book Huntress ’s Comments (group member since Jan 22, 2011)

Danielle The Book Huntress ’s comments from the Classics for Beginners group.

Welcome, Kathy!

I don't see Dimmesdale as the worst villain, but I do see him as weak and cowardly, and he paid for that. He internalized his guilt over the affair, and I think also for leaving Hester to bear the consequences of it publicly, but he didn't get away scott-free. I still view Chillingsworth as the standout villain, although I think the whole society is villainous to some degree because of their hypocrisy and judgmentalism and their willingness to be unfair in their so called justice against Hester and her alone.

Welcome, Maureen!

Welcome, Esseffsee!

Welcome, Sameh and Diane.

I love reimaginings of classics, so long as they stay true to the original intent. I especially love Shakespeare retellings.

Welcome, Tracy and Photo Eclectic!

Welcome, Florencia!

Welcome, Rachel and January!

Welcome, Dawn!

That is a very good point about confessing and dealing with guilt, Sunny. That is one thing that really stuck with me about this book.

I didn't enjoy several of the books I had to read in school, but this is one I loved. I didn't have a problem with the language or writing at all, which is not the case with some classics.

Welcome, Michael! There are some different interpretations on classic on this group and it's encouraged. So if you think it's a classic, that's fine!

Hawthorne was a master at psychological horror and thrills.

Probably called her a harlot or something like that.

I never trusted Chillingworth. He seemed very evil to me from the beginning.

I feel you on that! He was a very good Arthur Dimmesdale.

That's good. I liked Gary Oldman, I should say.

Sunny in Wonderland wrote: "I've only made it as far as chapter 3, but to be honest, I'm enjoying this SO MUCH MORE than I did in high school. It might be due to the fact that I keep envisioning Demi Moore. It helps to be a..."

I really disliked the movie, but the score is beautiful.

I expected better. I think the Lord Byron allusions are it's greatest strength.

36. The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett (N)

I'm so sorry for the reply. I think The Vampyre is overrated, honestly. It was okay. Not very good quality writing, honestly.