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A review by mhoffrob
New Boy by Tracy Chevalier
3.0
I have a love-hate relationship with retellings - leaning toward the hate side. Prior entries in the Hogarth Shakespeare series have not inspired me - perhaps I know the outcome of the story too well to enjoy a new version. New Boy, by Tracy Chevalier, was much more gripping than I expected. Yes, I knew the background story of Othello. And I could quickly discern the players and their roles. But the setting, timing, and interactions of this retelling were unique enough that I found myself anxious to see how it would play out, even though the ending was clear. I highly recommend this title.
With thanks to the publisher, Hogarth, and the author, Tracy Chevalier, for the advance reader copy.
With thanks to the publisher, Hogarth, and the author, Tracy Chevalier, for the advance reader copy.