The House of the Seven Gables (edit title)

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“An evil house, cursed through the centuries by a man who was hanged for witchcraft, is haunted by the ghosts of its sinful dead, wracked by the fear of its frightened living.”

• Rated 4 stars

“An evil house, cursed through the centuries by a man who was hanged for witchcraft, is haunted by the ghosts of its sinful dead, wracked by the fear of its frightened living. Written as a follow-up to The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables is truly a masterful blending of the actual and the imaginary. (Shelfari review)
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• Rated 2 stars

“Although Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered a top notch author, I don't think I will ever try anything by him again. Too much dragged out description. ”

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“Hate it”

• Rated 3 stars

“The House of the Seven Gables opens in Salem during the witch hunts. Colonel Pyncheon has Matthew Maule convicted as a witch so he can take over his land. Maule laid a curse on Colonel and all of his descendents, telling him that God would give them blood to drink as a punishment for this evil injustice. Colonel builds a house with seven gables on Maule's land.
Fast forward to the 19th century. Hepzibah Pyncheon is an old maid living in house. She has no choice but to open a penny store due to lack of finances. The same day a relative arrives on her doorstep like a breath of fresh air. Phoebe is a country maiden who takes over the care of Hepzibah and then Clifford after he is released from a long imprisonment. Holworth is a boarder living in one of the gables who is fascinated with the Pycheon family.
Then you have Judge Pycheon who is not likable from the start.
I really enjoyed this book but had to read several other books at the same time. It's not an easy fast paced read but very beautifully done. If you enjoy descriptive prose this book is for you.
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• Rated 3 stars

“This was not an easy or fast book to read. If you ever have need of a book with examples of descriptive excess, this would be the one. Although, I must say, the chapter describing the dead Judge was quite a feat! The mood of the characters and the scene seem almost more important than the plot. An interesting example of descriptive writing.”

• Rated 4 stars

“My review is at http://auntb93also.multiply.com/journal/item/597/The_House_of_the_Seven_Gables_by_Nathaniel_Hawthorne_1851”

• Rated 5 stars

“My favorite book! I love getting lost in Hawthorne's prose!!!”

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“I recall getting bored at times reading this novel in high school, although I finished it for a book report. But I would have to read it again before giving it an unfavorable review. What bored me in high school might delight me now.”

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“(11.15.07)”