The Scarlet Letter

I have to read this for one of my collage literature classes. Problem is, every time I try to read this book, I fall asleep. (no joke) And when I DO happen to not fall asleep, I can't remember any of the details.

I guess none of that matters, I would just like to know if /book/ has read this abomination, and what you guys think about it.

Read a couple of Hawthorne short stories and was contemplating picking Scarlet Letter since I'd heard of it. Is it really that bad? Seem to recall enjoying Feathertop mostly for the parts Baum lifted wholesale, rather than the social commentary.