Most people know is the general plot of The Scarlet Letter. Still, I’ve long desired to read it and got the opportunity when my book club chose it recently. I’m so glad I did. Many in the group trudged through it or stopped 1/3 of the way through. All agreed that after discussing it their view of the book (and rating) went up. All of that to say, please read AND discuss this book. It’s fascinating and highly discussable, which I guess is why it remains a classic and a book assigned in high school.

I loved the writing and the storyline. I read in tandem with listening which helped me to understand the content. And the narration was fantastic. This book says so much about people and human nature and community. All topics I am very interested in. What would I do if I lived in this community? Would I do what Hester did? The crowd? So many things to consider. 

I don’t know that I would read it again it, but I am grateful for the experience of reading and discussing this with other women. The edition I chose has a lengthy intro (read) and several essays at the end. I still plan to read the essays and reserve the right to update this review. 😂