Has anyone read "The Scarlett Letter"?

I thought it was one of the most boring books I'd ever read. I had to read it for 11th grade AP English, and even the teacher admitted how boring it was. The fact that it goes on forever without dialogue...ugh. I love a lot of other classic books, and I even enjoyed most of the books I "had" to read for school. And now as an adult, I read as many books as I can get my hands on, and even re-read some of the ones I read a long time ago. But this is one I don't think I'll ever revisit. HOWEVER, with that said, I think you should finish reading it. There's a sense of accomplishment when you finish a book (especially one you don't like). And you never know, it might be one of your favorites when you're all done!

I think it's a good read although I don't feel that it was right that Hester take full blame; I enjoy reading it, and want to reread it to see how I still feel, and I have to tell you, I felt that the good Reverand was a wimp and sellout for his role in the whole affair. For years, the woman has been the one to take the full brunt of the blame when it took two to make a child; To wear an A on her clothes should have applied to the man as well if you wish to go there. however, that is my opinion, and I highly suggest you read it to get your own opinion.

I love classic books. I know it gets a little boring, but I still prefer the quality of the stories of these books than the current ones. The Scarlett Letter is a good story, I know it's a little predictable and you can almost tell by now what the story is about, but I suggest that you continue reading it so you learn more. It wouldn't be a popular book if it wasn't good. One day you'll appreciate claasic novels too.

Yes, I've read The Scarlet Letter and adored it. What I liked about it was Hawthorne's strong characterization. I would recommend researching the culture of Puritan America during the 17th century to get a feel for the book's setting. Happy reading, krayzee!