Reviews for Real Newport

The average rating for Real Newport based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2021-02-25 00:00:00 Chris Thomas I'd give this one six stars if I could. This leisurely ramble through England and Scotland during his stint as American consul reveals a warm, human, and, yes, very funny side of Nathaniel Hawthorne that we don't ordinarily encounter in his many dark short stories or his even darker novels. Among other side benefits, the section on Robert Burns persuaded me to give the Scottish poet a try, which turned out to be a richly rewarding experience in its own right. No wonder Melville clicked with Hawthorne the way he did--changing the course of American literature in the process!

Review # 2 was written on 2008-04-17 00:00:00 Jason Swisher Not a bad one by Hawthorne, but not his best. He seemed very grumpy in these sketches. He seems in love with the land but is not too happy about the people. What he says about their women is aweful! No wonder the English critics had a lot to say about this book!