.I read (or skimmed) The Scarlet Letter in high school. B-O-R-I-N-G! After I fell in love with The Peabody Sisters (which I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys biographies and literature)
several years ago, I was anxious to try some more Hawthorne (he was married to the youngest Peabody sister). I started The House of the Seven Gables 
but put it aside when I just couldn't get into it after fifty pages. Even though I really really wanted to like Hawthorne, I figured it was hopeless.Perhaps I just wasn't ready or mature enough then. I devoured The Scarlet Letter this time. I was enthralled and fascinated with the story, themes and the beautiful language (makes reading most novels now seem like fifth grade work). I almost wish I was back in
It just goes to show, that some books are worth another try.
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I read that book once in high school and once in college and HATED it both times....you're making me think I should attempt it again....sometime!
I agree with you--it is well worth reading. I think the psychology behind each character is fascinating.
This makes me want to read it again. I went with the Cliff Notes in high school....just couldn't handle the page long sentences! Maybe I'll put it on the "to read" list...
I have had that experience myself with many a book, I think that when you mature you bring a whole new set of experiences and values to books. And it tottaly changes you expectations. Happy Reading!
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