224 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
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Language: English
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Using details of the ancient Scandinavian legends that were the inspiration for Hamlet, John Updike brings to life Gertrude's girlhood as the daughter of King Rorik, her arranged marriage to the man who becomes King Hamlet, and her middle-aged aff...
Community Reviews Summary of 168 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
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224 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Using details of the ancient Scandinavian legends that were the inspiration for Hamlet, John Updike brings to life Gertrude's girlhood as the daughter of King Rorik, her arranged marriage to the man who becomes King Hamlet, and her middle-aged aff...
Community Reviews Summary of 168 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.