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The Scarlet Letter

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Start date: June 1, 2013

Finish date: July 1, 2013

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Aug 29, 2012 Sadeem rated it really liked it

I did not care much for Hawthorne's writing style. I found some parts of the book (especially descriptions) tedious and exaggerated. That being said, I think the book has some significant things to say about the Puritan American society. It has intricately woven symbols, and is definitely worth reading. ...more

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Mar 23, 2015 Emma Holtrust rated it it was ok

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The 2015 Classics Challenge set up by Stacey over at The Pretty Books. The goal is to read one classic a month and to blog about the experience. I've always wanted to read more classics and since I'm in a monthly classics book group, I thought this would be a great way to combine the two! This month, I've read The Scarlett Letter and yes I've read it in March and yes, I'm slow with posting!

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Nov 07, 2011 Ali Dent rated it it was amazing

This is my third time through it. I love it every time. Our literature club will discuss it the first Monday in March. Should prove to be interesting.

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