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waywardbard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Sexism, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
emilyroseh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Pregnancy
elizabeth_juliet's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ophelia was just a naive 16 year old maiden that fell in love with the prince of Denmark. In an instant, she is swept up into a world of riches, and wonderful books, and quickly becomes the queen’s favorite. However, behind the castle’s beautiful facade, sinister plotting fills the corridors. Because of the royal family’s disapproval of her relationship with Hamlet, Ophelia and Hamlet pretend to go insane. As the lines between fiction and reality blur in Ophelia’s relationship with Hamlet, and royal court tensions rise, Ophelia must make the decision between staying by the side of the man she thinks she loves, and saving her own life.
A phenomenally written book that I devoured in one sitting when stuck in the middle seat in a plane. Could not recommend more for all fans of Lisa Klein’s writing (her other books are just as great!) and historical Shakespeare retellings.
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
There a few brief mentions of sexual harassment,book_amour08's review
2/10 wouldn’t waste your time.
Graphic: Gore, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment