Manga Classics: The Scarlet Letter by Stacy KingMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
While by no means will you be able to read Manga Classics: The Scarlet Letter and get away with it for your big book report, or does it truly master all of the complexity of the original work. The Manga Classics version could be read and understood without ever having read the original, and it's true, you would be able to understand the basic jist of the original.
But, Manga Classics: The Scarlet Letter adds something of its own to the original story. This version is more centered on the theme of hope and of Hester Prynne's true innocence and eventual climb into being one of the best people in the town.
The graphics were a nice add to the story, and I enjoyed how the whole story was in black and white, except for the "A" (which was obviously in red). Even though the original version is beautifully written, this version played more to its own strengths and used the bare minimum of words, and instead using pictures that sometimes covered an entire page with their complexity.
Overall, do I think you can skip out on reading the classic: The Scarlett Letter ? No. I personally think the classic is considered a classic for a reason and should not be skipped. But, Manga Classics: The Scarlet Letter is a nice add for anyone who is considering reading the classic, or who wants to have some side material to further enjoy their reading experience.
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