The Scarlet Letter (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)

I have always enjoyed reading this novel personally. Now that I work with homeschool students, decided to use this novel with the students and they have loved the novel.

My daughter used in school

I bought this for my junior year in high school (11th grade), with the intention to take notes & highlight in the book. Our class was simply asked to buy one copy of The Scarlet Letter, and version would do. A book is a book, and I have two very minor complaints about mine. 1) This (as with many Dover Thrift Edition books, apparently) is a "Green Edition" book. What this means for me is that the pages are ultra thin, and whenever I use pen or highlighter ink it seeps through the pages, making the back much less legible. 2) This book lacks footnotes. Not a requirement, but considering that most available versions of this book have helpful footnotes, those would have been nice. Not large faults of the books, just simple ones that caught my eye.

I thought I knew this story. Young woman behaves against the moral code of a Puritan village, made to wear a letter A on her blouse as a sign of chronic humiliation, so as to warn others against sinning against the social code of the time. Not so fast. This is a beautifully written classic that belies that simple overview. Just when I thought I knew what was next there was something unexpected. Another example of taking a complex novel and watering it down for consumption as a movie, so you think you know the story, so why read it. You don't know the story.

Classic, Great quality for used.

The writing was way too wordy for me (and had to look up meanings of too many words!) and the story was not realistic. I gave it 3 stars because I wanted to find out what happens.

I could read this book over and over. Do not allow the movie to dictate the book. The book is excellent, and is worth reading for a different and better perspective.

My daughter loves it

Todo correcto

I received my purchase without any problems. Although the product itself is slightly worn I do not mind as I am glad to hold such a well-read book.

Harika bir eser👍

loved this book beautifully done symbolism and engaging and heartfelt love story. a realistic depiction of how revenge is never all that sweet

Perfeito