In the last two years, I’ve (29F) been reading a lot more books. I saw The Scarlet Letter in a used book store (beautifully rebound & only $5).
I “read” it in high school, but didn’t care for it. On this re-read, I’ve realized… there’s so much archaic language, I have to stop every page to look something up. I have no idea how high schoolers are expected to get through this!
On the other hand, actually understanding what I’m reading makes me really appreciate the story & time period. So far, I’m really liking it (~100 pages in), but wow, it’s difficult to get through.
by sleepyinseattle95