Gertrude and Claudius by John Updike

Gertrude and Claudius

John Updike

224 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical dark reflective slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 168 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 66%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

slow 66%
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

3.15

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