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.