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bookb1itch's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Better Reading for an advance prrof copy of this book. This is the review I submitted to them:
Jodi Picoult delivers! Told in her trademark addictively realistic style, supported by research into the lives of real characters, she asks: did Shakespeare deserve the accolades showered upon him over the past four centuries? Did he even write most of the plays and poems? Picoult has me convinced - how did he alone achieve such a huge body of work, whilst acting full-time? Also, how could a man who most likely never left England write so convincingly about the Danish court and life in Italy? Not to mention how a humble actor could write with such knowledge of the legal process. Emilia's story is addictive - I just had to know how it was all going to work out for her, if indeed it would. The parallels with Melina's story in the present are extremely unsettling- have we made much progress on the road to equality in over four hundred years? Bottom line, this is a gripping and highly entertaining combination of the stories of two remarkable women, fighting for recognition where men control the narrative. Highly recommended!
Jodi Picoult delivers! Told in her trademark addictively realistic style, supported by research into the lives of real characters, she asks: did Shakespeare deserve the accolades showered upon him over the past four centuries? Did he even write most of the plays and poems? Picoult has me convinced - how did he alone achieve such a huge body of work, whilst acting full-time? Also, how could a man who most likely never left England write so convincingly about the Danish court and life in Italy? Not to mention how a humble actor could write with such knowledge of the legal process. Emilia's story is addictive - I just had to know how it was all going to work out for her, if indeed it would. The parallels with Melina's story in the present are extremely unsettling- have we made much progress on the road to equality in over four hundred years? Bottom line, this is a gripping and highly entertaining combination of the stories of two remarkable women, fighting for recognition where men control the narrative. Highly recommended!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Grief, Death, Classism, Pregnancy, Violence, and Alcohol
Moderate: Miscarriage, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, and Child death
Minor: Abortion, Antisemitism, Pandemic/Epidemic, War, and Panic attacks/disorders
bradiesbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
“But a good heart, my dear…well a good heart is the sun & the moon.”
“Why would god have given her a voice if it wasn’t meant to be used?”
3.5⭐️/5
To be honest I really did enjoy this book but it was sooooooo long. I think if it were cut down like 100-200 pages I would’ve appreciated it more. I love the premise of the story & the characters; however it felt like a lot of fluff. I’m a huge Shakespeare girly and I enjoy Picoult’s work a lot.
I did feel very uncomfortable with the story of Emilia being 13 and having sex with a man way older than her. I understand those were the times but it’s a fiction book.
This was just a lot for a simple story. I did love the multiple POV & how she wrote Emilia’s story. She captured that very very well. I loved all the Easter eggs back to Shakespeares plays and enjoyed looking for them throughout the book!
Thank you NetGalley & Random House for selecting me for this honest review in exchange for the E-ARC.
“Why would god have given her a voice if it wasn’t meant to be used?”
3.5⭐️/5
To be honest I really did enjoy this book but it was sooooooo long. I think if it were cut down like 100-200 pages I would’ve appreciated it more. I love the premise of the story & the characters; however it felt like a lot of fluff. I’m a huge Shakespeare girly and I enjoy Picoult’s work a lot.
I did feel very uncomfortable with the story of Emilia being 13 and having sex with a man way older than her. I understand those were the times but it’s a fiction book.
This was just a lot for a simple story. I did love the multiple POV & how she wrote Emilia’s story. She captured that very very well. I loved all the Easter eggs back to Shakespeares plays and enjoyed looking for them throughout the book!
Thank you NetGalley & Random House for selecting me for this honest review in exchange for the E-ARC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual content
strawberryninja's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- 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
3.0
I just reviewed By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult. #ByAnyOtherName #NetGalley
3/5⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was so absolutely excited to be chosen to read an ARC copy of this book. I love this author and she’s a very talented writer who adds so much depth to any story. It pains me to say that I didn’t enjoy this book like I had hoped. I’m not a fan of Shakespeare at all, and the chapters would not end.. I feel like the chapters were at least an hour and a half long. I found myself skipping through and reading the Melina chapters after I hit about 50%. I believe others will definitely love this one, but I prefer the typical Jodi style book. I do appreciate all of the time and research she put into it. If you’re into the Elizabethan era you will definitely enjoy it.
3/5⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was so absolutely excited to be chosen to read an ARC copy of this book. I love this author and she’s a very talented writer who adds so much depth to any story. It pains me to say that I didn’t enjoy this book like I had hoped. I’m not a fan of Shakespeare at all, and the chapters would not end.. I feel like the chapters were at least an hour and a half long. I found myself skipping through and reading the Melina chapters after I hit about 50%. I believe others will definitely love this one, but I prefer the typical Jodi style book. I do appreciate all of the time and research she put into it. If you’re into the Elizabethan era you will definitely enjoy it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
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