Another well done manga adaptation of a classic. I'm not a big fan of the classic novel since I found it pretty boring, but this manga version is a pretty well done work.

Reading this was the best decision ever. I enjoyed reading every bit of the manga. The concept of adapting classics in manga version is so good and I'm so grateful to the publishers for having thought of this brilliant idea. It makes reading classics so easy and interesting. It's perfect for everyone. I haven't read the original Hawthorne version because I always get intimidated about reading classics. But I always wanted to read it someday just because I wanted to know the story. So when I came across this I literally jumped with happiness and decided that I had to read this one!

What I really liked about it was the illustrations. It is downright beautiful with every detail so accurate. The cover page is just perfect. I was attracted to it immediately. The story so good that I didn't even want to take a break and go on reading. I found this manga version so fast paced contrary to the usual slow pace of classics. I had read a couple of mangas previously so I knew how it was supposed to be read. But I love the book guides manga newbies on how it is supposed to be read.

For those who do not already know the story, it is about a woman called Hester Prynne. Set in 17th century in Puritan Massachusetts, Hester Prynne has an affair and gives birth to a baby girl. She is considered sinful and is put to prison and also made to wear a scarlet "A" embroidered to her dress throughout her life, where "A" stands for adulteress. Her punishment is to stand on the scaffold and confess the child's father's name in front of the public. She refuses to reveal his name. After she is released from prison she decides to raise the child in the same town. She is constantly humiliated and ridiculed by the people but she tries to live a virtuous life and be kind to people. Her husband who returns upon knowing about Hester's adultery becomes adamant on knowing the father of the child and makes his life a living hell.

The story is emotional and tugs at your heart. Hester's little girl made my heart melt. Knowing how people were shamed for adultery in those days makes you shiver. Even though it isn't as bad as then these days, there are people who still ridicule and judge others for what happens in their life which is sad. I hope someday the world will be full of people who treat others with nothing but kindness and who never judge others. Wishful thinking i know but how beautiful would that be!

Overall, I enjoyed reading this manga classic and really looking forward to read more of them. I'll definitely recommend this to everyone.

As a libraryan at a public high school, I am well aware of the power of classics. I am also aware of the fact that not all students can dive into a standard tome. The Scarlet Letter manga version takes Nathaniel Hawthorne' s work and makes it accessible to a wider audience. With manga-style images and a text that stays true to the classic, this book pays homageo to the original without having students wading through a lengtht text. I have already purchased copies of this and the others in the series for my students.

The manga adaptation was near perfect. I loved the designs and the ease of reading a classic that I could hardly get into previously.

While it was obvious who Pearl's father was, I felt the fear that he was feeling.

All in all it was a nice quick read.

Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic, The Scarlett Letter, jumps vividly to life on the pages of this Manga adaptation. I have always loved this story, not in small part due to the universal truth that everyone has their sins, but some are far more visible than others. The creators of this Manga version have done a wonderful job illustrating the characters and showing intensity of emotion as well as helping to move the plot forward. I would highly recommend this bok!

Nice artwork. This is an ideal introduction to classic fiction for children and young adults. There are many different ways to help them engage in the story.

The Scarlet Letter is a great book, but even better in manga form I believe. If you like the classic, you should read this version! Stacy King and the other creators did an amazing job turning the book into a manga. You get all of the best parts of the classic, plus some of the most beautiful art (without colors) I have seen with manga. I can't wait to buy this and have it in my collection. Also, I have this a 5 out of 5 stars.

Honest review in exchange for a copy from NetGalley and the publisher.
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I haven't read the original Hawthorne novel before, so I went into this with a blank slate and knowing nothing of the plot.

The artwork is wonderful and the scenes are beautifully designed. The story is not very interesting to me, but I can definitely understand why it would be popular at the time that it was written. That said, I think the artwork does a great job of bringing the story to life.
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I have not read the original Hawthorne novel and dived into this without any prior knowledge of the plot.
I loved the beautiful artwork. The story was nothing extraordinary, but I can see why it would be popular when it was written.

Overall: 2.5/5 stars

I expected this to be a bit sedate considering the subject, but again Udon pulled off a great job! I’m impresssed by every book they release. Keep them coming

This is the second book of the Manga Classics that I have read and again, I loved how the artwork told the story in a simpler format, for someone like me who isn't familiar with The Scarlet Letter. The art was gorgeous and really helped to bring the story to life.

Having read the SL multiple times in my school career, it was refreshing to see a different approach to this classic novel. The art, as in the other manga adaptations of classical literature, added life to the characters, particularly Hester. I never thought I'd ever see a manga version of this book, and it actually made the book much more enjoyable. The more modern English text used also helped, yet it did still keep with the spirit of being from the past. Definitely will use this version of the book to get my future high school students into classic American literature!

In my continuing quest to read more classics (and by 'read more classics' I mean 'read more manga classics because time is finite') I requested a review copy of The Scarlet Letter from Netgalley. I previously read (and reviewed!) their edition of Jane Eyre. Because this is a remake of a classic book (not an original story) my review is not going to focus on the plot itself.

Just like with Jane Eyre, I was more than impressed by the art style (manga is adorable, okay?) and although I'm not terribly familiar with The Scarlet Letter, it seemed to stay true to what I know of the story (tl;dr Puritans suck). The fact that the red "A" that she is forced to wear is the only splash of color in an otherwise black and white book only furthered the impact that it had on me as a reader and it's an amazing artistic decision. This was a fairly quick read, as most Manga is, but that doesn't mean that they skimped on the storytelling.

Manga Classics have versions of tons of famous books, from Shakespeare to Mark Twain (I absolutely have to get my hands on their version of The Count of Monte Cristo, which is one of my favorite books of all time). 

This is a great book for people who want to read more classics, (like myself), but who just can't find the time or energy to wade through all of them. The art style is simple and charming (black and white, as is the case with most manga), and really brings to light the characters. I'm definitely planning on reading more of their work in the future (I already have Sense and Sensibility downloaded, thanks to Netgalley!) and I hope I enjoy it as much as I enjoyed this one!!!

Interesting to see this classic piece of literature turned into a manga... interesting, yet very strange at the same time... I'm not 100% sure that it necessarily WORKS as a manga, but it's still a very interesting way to tell the story.

I love these Manga retellings of famous classics.

This one is no exception! I loved the artwork, and the story is well told and easy to follow.

THIS IS AN AWESOME ADAPTATION! Reading a classic novel in Manga style is purely entertaining. I'm sure modern readers and Manga lovers will love it. The drawings are beautiful which make every scene easier to visualize. Also, it includes important scenes, and thre dialogues are light and easy to grasp compared to the original book. I would love to read more other classics in this format!

This manga version did an excellent job in translating the classic novel that some may have a hard time getting into. Of course, I can’t compare it to the novel as I haven’t read it yet, but upon reading this version, I became curious and maybe one day will decide to pick it up. The artworks are beautiful which made the somewhat serious plot interesting and enjoyable to read. Because of the format, the story is much easier to understand not to mention reading it is a breeze. It is surely a great way to get kids and adults alike into reading classics. Despite the length, though, the manga version still managed to capture the essence of the story, if a little too dramatic, which is definitely a plus. The symbolism is nicely interpreted which goes to show how much depth the story has. Overall, a good read and a satisfying adaptation.

I wasn't very excited reading this. It lost a lot of the charm that the original story had for me. Things were odd and choppy and felt out of place. I know the story so I wasn't lost exactly, but I kept having to look away and just "What?' I think my biggest problem is it felt silly, it was a silly story.

And maybe a manga wasn't the best course for telling the actual story. It is a lot about being in the dark and getting the answers at the end. But in a manga we have to see the actual things, we have to be lead along in the open. Overall, I would just recommend the actual story.

I was so excited to get the The opportunity to review this wonderful classic. I remember the day we received our personal copy in literature class, once started, I was obsessed! I love the emotion portrayed and of course it is beautifully drawn. Thank you for the opportunity to reas for a fair review.

Very good touching and inspiring manga. This manga was about the original story of the scarlet letter with a manga twist to it. I really enjoyed reading this and I feel that others would too. The story follows Hester and her daughter Pearl and everything Hester did after she committed an ultimate sin. She took that sin upon herself and herself alone instead of making the other person suffer with her. Hester has to keep many secrets and be subjected to the heckles of the townspeople all while trying to be a wonderful mother to her daughter and not let her daughter know what the letter on her chest means. The story was wonderfully written and the pictures were drawn beautifully. Great manga,

I was pleasantly surprised at how well this spanned the original story. I really liked the art and the color schemes used. I will buy it for the library where I work.