A review by natttbuggg
Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Overall it was a good book. This is the first real Shakespeare adaptation I have read ( aside from New Moon) and I don’t think it is for me. Regardless, I think if you would like to see more disability rep in your reading pick this up.
Realizing Shakespeare retellings are not my favorites aside this book did a lot right, but the ending was way too abrupt and nonsensical for my liking. I know this is how it (kinda) works in Much Ado About Nothing but that’s why I find them hard to navigate in a contemporary setting without feeling too antiquated and incongruent to the rest of the story. I get that she has autism but you can’t love two people at the same time? Aside from the ending I think the way that Bea’s autism and James’ anxiety played a role in their relationship in the rest of the book was nice to see, especially since my husband and I have a very similar dynamic. It was also nice to see that there was minimal miscommunication (I hate that trope ESPECIALLY in adult relationships) mainly because Bea is very matter of fact. That’s all I really have to say.
Realizing Shakespeare retellings are not my favorites aside this book did a lot right, but the ending was way too abrupt and nonsensical for my liking. I know this is how it (kinda) works in Much Ado About Nothing but that’s why I find them hard to navigate in a contemporary setting without feeling too antiquated and incongruent to the rest of the story. I get that she has autism but you can’t love two people at the same time? Aside from the ending I think the way that Bea’s autism and James’ anxiety played a role in their relationship in the rest of the book was nice to see, especially since my husband and I have a very similar dynamic. It was also nice to see that there was minimal miscommunication (I hate that trope ESPECIALLY in adult relationships) mainly because Bea is very matter of fact. That’s all I really have to say.