The Scarlett Letter

Hawthorne’s writing heavily descriptive and symbol-filled. No matter your age (even if you skipped it in high school), I recommend you read this book. It’s a quick read, contributes toward countless pop-culture references, and still makes a person think about the power of judgment and truth. With so many hidden lies, it’s astonishing we can still point the finger and brand a person for the same sins we ourselves commit. Human nature, of course, but it certainly leaves an excess of pride. The people who call themselves good and silently justify every wrong, detaching themselves from their negative actions. The Scarlett Letter is timeless.