Manga Classics: The Scarlet Letter

author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.70
book published: 1850
rating: 4
read at: 2015/04/18
date added: 2015/10/31
shelves: graphic-novels, classics
review:
'Manga Classics: The Scarlet Letter' continues to prove my theory that English teachers should tremble in fear that students will find these books.

It's the classic story told manga style. Unlike the previous two I've reviewed, I'm less familiar with this book. Hester Prynne lives in a Puritan community and is forced to wear an A for the adulterous sin which resulted in a daughter named Pearl. No matter how much Hester is harangued and harassed by her community, she refuses to give up the name of the man she sinned with. She also refuses to move away, and shows the kind of compassion to the people around her that they refuse to show. Her husband, feared lost at sea, makes an appearance and is determined to out the man who is as guilty as Hester. We learn who that is, and perhaps it's a bit too obvious in the manga version.

At a little over 300 pages, there is a lot of ground and years covered. Most stunning is the gorgeous art by SunNeko Lee. Even though the book is black and white, the illustrations are pretty stunning. The embroidery that Hester does and some of the outdoor scenes of woods and seashore and particular favorites. It seems to be a well told version of the story, and I enjoyed the chance to read it.

I was given a review copy of this manga by Diamond Book Distributors, Udon Entertainment, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this very fine manga.


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